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The House Ways and Means Committee advanced four bills on Thursday, aiming to allow Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for certain beneficiaries.  The vote, which passed 36-4, is a crucial …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …

Multivitamins, a daily ritual for nearly one-third of American adults, have long been touted as a key to longevity and better health.  Yet, a robust study by the National Cancer …

In recent research findings, specially trained service dogs have been shown to alleviate symptoms of PTSD among U.S. military veterans, providing a promising therapeutic option alongside traditional treatments.  This small-scale …

A new survey from the healthcare policy think tank KFF reveals that nearly 1 in 8 adults in the United States has turned to GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or …

In an alarming escalation of the opioid crisis, law enforcement agencies seized a staggering 115 million fentanyl-laced pills in 2023. This figure has more than quadrupled since 2017, according to …

In Monroe, North Carolina, the debate over fluoride in drinking water has divided communities, mirroring a national trend where the mineral’s presence in public utilities is being increasingly contested. [Source] …

Americans are working approximately 84 hours a year while sick, a striking testament to the pressure of maintaining productivity even at the expense of health according to a survey conducted …

A study published by The BMJ has raised concerns about the efficacy and added benefits of many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) between 1995 and 2020. …

In a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers have introduced an innovative treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that could revolutionize care for veterans. This novel approach combines virtual reality …