Key Takeaways Screwworms are rare in humans, but they can infest open wounds or mucous membranes. The USDA eliminated screwworms in the past…
Ozempic and Mounjaro are drugs that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes. But you’ve likely heard of them because they’re all…
Key Takeaways Jumping into cold water during a heat wave can trigger a “cold shock response,” causing rapid breathing, gasping, or heart problems,…
Key Takeaways Vaccination rates among children have declined since the pandemic, especially among white and Asian families. Misinformation, policy changes, and declining trust…
Close Longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died after a “brief and sudden illness” on Jul. 11 at the age of 71. According to…
If you have a prescription for the anti-anxiety medication Xanax (alprazolam), check your bottle. On March 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Key Takeaways Foundayo is a newly approved GLP-1 weight loss pill that can be taken any time of day, with or without food.…
Key Takeaways The FDA has removed the black box warning on hormone therapy, which had previously discouraged its use due to overstated risks.…
Key Takeaways The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will cover weight loss drugs for a $50 monthly copay for eligible beneficiaries through Dec. 31,…
Close Key Takeaways Nicotine pouch sales have surged partly due to marketing efforts. Even independent of tobacco, nicotine is highly addictive and can…
Key Takeaways PCOS has been renamed PMOS to better reflect its metabolic and hormonal effects beyond reproductive health. PMOS affects about 1 in…
Key Takeaways Viruses like norovirus might spread more easily on a cruise ship because passengers spend extended time in close quarters and share…
Key Takeaways The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new active sunscreen ingredient approved in the U.S. since the 1990s. Bemotrizinol provides broad-spectrum…
Key Takeaways Nearly 20% of UTIs may come from E. coli in contaminated meat, according to a new study. People in low-income areas…
For years, researchers have sought to develop a vaccine that can protect against any current or future influenza virus variants, including those that…