Key Takeaways Insulin costs have declined over the past two years, and additional price cuts are expected in 2026. Medicare will lower prices…
An older shingles vaccine may offer unexpected protection against dementia, new research suggests. A 2025 study published in Nature found that people who…
Key Takeaways Lynkuet (elinzanetant) is a new nonhormonal drug that reduces moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats by targeting two brain…
Close Key Takeaways The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released updated cholesterol guidelines that expand how cardiovascular risk is assessed.…
Key Takeaways Alcohol can cause diarrhea, constipation, and other gastrointestinal issues. People who stop drinking for Dry January may notice their bathroom habits…
Key Takeaways Three COVID vaccines are available for children in different age groups: Moderna (6 months or older with at least one qualifying…
Key Takeaways Damp January gives people the opportunity to cut back on alcohol without giving it up completely. Research shows that any amount…
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 Monkeypox is primarily spread through close person-to-person contact. The virus can pass from direct contact with sores and bodily fluids from…
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, the top preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney…
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 Cologuard Plus, a new version of the Cologuard colorectal screening test, became available in 2025. The manufacturer says the upgraded test…
Key Takeaways The U.S. may lose its measles elimination status in April due to a sharp rise in cases. U.S. measles vaccination rates…
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…