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Top 10 most expensive prescription drugs in the US by price and by sales volume
On the heels of President Donald Trump’s Monday announcement of an executive order that will slash prescription drug prices in the U.S., the spotlight is on current costs and…
After 2 reported deaths, officials tell Ixchiq users age 60+ to stop vaccine temporarily
In November 2023, the FDA approved Ixchiq for the prevention of disease caused by the chikungunya virus in…
130,000 more Igloo coolers recalled over amputation fears
Igloo has recalled another 130,000 coolers over fears that pinch points around the handles and latches…
FDA approves 3 natural food color additives
1 of 2 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved three new natural food…
Top 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms
Allergy season is upon us, and it’s bringing about some of the worst cases yet. "Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places…
First at-home test to screen for cervical cancer approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Teal Health to provide the…
Survey: U.S. adults’ use of illicit opioids 20 times higher than previously estimated
The number of Americans using illicit opioids, including fentanyl, is 20 times higher…
Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health
The list of potential benefits of the shingles vaccine continues to grow. Beyond protecting against the viral infection and resulting painful rash, the shot has also been…
Ultra-processed foods tied to Parkinson’s disease risk
Ultra-processed foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, hot dogs and ketchup appear to increase a…
Study blames pollution, unhealthy diets for regional heart disease spikes across Asia
1 of 2 | A heavy, hazardous smog hangs over downtown Tianjin, a port city just east of…
Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee, replaces her with Stanford grad, doctor
Casey Means earned undergraduate and medical degrees at Stanford University is President Donald Trump's…
FDA to boost surprise inspections at foreign-based food, medical plants
New policy arrived after pilot testing in China and India, FDA officials say.…
1 in 10 doctors is burned out, study finds
About 10% of internal medicine doctors in the U.S. report a high level of burnout, researchers reported…
Kissing won’t pass gluten, new findings show
Saliva samples taken from the celiac patients showed that minimal gluten was swapped during a 10-second…
Concussions may last longer for ADHD athletes
High school athletes with ADHD may face a longer recovery after concussion. Photo by Istvan…
High blood pressure, diabetes deadlier in men
A new study shows that men are more likely than women to die from high blood pressure, diabetes and…
Why gossiping could be good for you, according to experts
Gossiping gets a bad rap, but psychology experts say it could actually benefit our mental health. The activity can help "make meaning of our world and situations," according…
Study links diabetes drug to reduced arthritis pain in knees
Researchers found that Metformin reduced knee arthritis pain during a six-month treatment period,…
‘This should not be happening,’ doctor says as measles cases rise to more than 900 in U.S.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that was declared to be eradicated in 2000 in the United States…
Ozempic shows promise in treating fatty liver disease
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, nearly twice as many people taking semaglutide stopped…