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For the first time in over a decade, U.S. obesity rates have declined, suggesting a possible shift in a long-standing public health concern.  According to a study published in JAMA …

The Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released a sobering report this week. It reveals what it calls an urgent national crisis: American children are sicker than ever, …

President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order to cut prescription drug prices by 30% to 80%, calling it a step to make drug costs fair for Americans. …

A new study warns that a dangerous fungal infection could spread more widely in the U.S. and worldwide as temperatures continue to rise. The research, published in pre-print on Research …

Diabetes-related deaths in the United States have fallen to their lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control …

Alzheimer’s disease now affects over 7 million Americans, a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows. The report warns the number is rising quickly and urges more focus on early …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned on April 14 that counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a widely used diabetes medication, have entered the U.S. drug supply. According to an …

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that a simple, widely available supplement could help Americans live longer and stay healthier as they age.  Researchers have found that …

A recent study indicates that pairing two cholesterol-lowering drugs could potentially save nearly 50,000 American lives each year by sharply reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease …

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have found that obesity and chronic stress may contribute to the early growth of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers.  …