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Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
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A proposal in the U.S. House would almost inevitably affect the state’s health insurance for low-income people, experts say.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump administration will continue to treat opioid overdoses as a "national security" emergency even as fentanyl deaths decline.
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This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed permanently.
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The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.
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Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.
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In one year, the program has responded to more than 6,000 calls, 96% of which didn't require armed police support. But will city budget woes doom the program?
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The FDA found that six products could have more benzene than usual, an ingredient widely used to treat acne.
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Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an exhausting task with no respite. The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife highlight the importance of a support network to help shoulder the load. That's easier said than done.
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Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
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The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake.
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The county mental health department connects people with therapists, support groups and other services.
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Researchers are finally starting to make headway, but have a way to go.
