Key Takeaways Cologuard Plus, a new version of the Cologuard colorectal screening test, became available in 2025. The manufacturer says the upgraded test…
Key Takeaways Colorectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults. Early warning signs can include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, ongoing diarrhea,…
Key Takeaways Monkeypox is primarily spread through close person-to-person contact. The virus can pass from direct contact with sores and bodily fluids from…
Key Takeaways Wegovy is now available as a daily oral pill with the same active ingredient as the injection. For some people, the…
Key Takeaways Damp January gives people the opportunity to cut back on alcohol without giving it up completely. Research shows that any amount…
Colon cancer was once primarily a diagnosis for older adults, but the statistics are changing. In recent years, cases have been rising among…
In the latest clinical trial, Eli Lilly’s retatrutide helped participants lose up to 28.7% of their body weight. Some participants dropped out of…
Key Takeaways Three COVID vaccines are available for children in different age groups: Moderna (6 months or older with at least one qualifying…
Close Key Takeaways The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released updated cholesterol guidelines that expand how cardiovascular risk is assessed.…
An older shingles vaccine may offer unexpected protection against dementia, new research suggests. A 2025 study published in Nature found that people who…
For years, researchers have sought to develop a vaccine that can protect against any current or future influenza virus variants, including those that…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted a recommendation to remove thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, from all influenza vaccines in…
Key Takeaways A University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that one in four adults between 50 and 80 take aspirin…
Key Takeaways Susvimo is an FDA-approved eye implant for diabetic macular edema that can be refilled every six months instead of requiring monthly…
Key Takeaways Lynkuet (elinzanetant) is a new nonhormonal drug that reduces moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats by targeting two brain…