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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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The number of young adults going without sex was rising even before COVID-19 made dating harder and riskier.
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Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused illness in 81 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears.
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The budget earmarks more than $15 million for unarmed crisis response programs, plus roughly $5 million for a forthcoming pilot project.
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Pandemic stresses led to millions more Americans seeking treatment. At the same time, there has long been a shortage of mental health professionals in the United States.
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Workers from a variety of industries urged Cal/OSHA’s board to quickly pass new rules for hot, indoor workplaces.
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The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people's health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.
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Festival season could trigger another surge of mpox cases. Here's how to stay safe, including everything you need to know about mpox vaccines.
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To fight the skyrocketing cost of insulin, California is using multiple tactics, including making its own generic versions.
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Some seniors got dozens of COVID tests they never ordered. Bad actors may have used seniors' Medicare information to improperly bill the federal government — and could do it again, investigators say.
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Women experience fewer orgasms during partnered sex than men do. Experts say that ignorance of the clitoris and too much pressure to perform could be contributing to that.
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The Farm Aid hotline now offers mental health resources through its first Spanish-language operator.
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Nearly two-thirds of teens gave some version of this advice to future teens: Don't use social media. It's OK to abstain. Or delete your accounts.
