"medication"

High blood pressure is a well-known risk factor for stroke, but new research from Michigan Medicine highlights just how dangerous it can be over time.  The study reveals a clear …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a critical alert concerning numerous generic medications widely used across America, particularly by seniors.  This warning follows the discovery that Synapse …

Recent research has shown that Wegovy and Ozempic, two popular weight-loss drugs, may reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers.  The findings, published in the July 5 issue of JAMA …

A major federal initiative aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40% has not met its goal, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced.  Launched in 2019, the HEALing …

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to a risk of heart attacks from improper dissolution.  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and American Health Packaging are recalling …

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 …