The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
People with allergies or asthma have more diverse fungal communities thriving in their noses, according to new research.
In a new report this week, the FDA highlighted several serious adverse events and deaths associated with the drug Librela. The drug's maker, however, claims that it remains safe and effective.
The now-debunked research, endorsed by Donald Trump, led to millions of covid-19 patients receiving a worthless drug.
Sixty years ago, we nearly wiped out bed bugs—but they’ve been making a steady comeback, and they’re stronger than ever.
The U.S. has seen 61 confirmed human cases to date.
Despite the egregious math error, the study's authors stand by their warning about toxic chemicals in black kitchenware.
New research is the latest to show that raw milk can be a viable transmission route for bird flu.
Several recent studies have found a possible connection between semaglutide use and a rare condition that causes sudden vision loss.
Doctors have reported two rare and fatal cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal disease linked to bat guano used as fertilizer for locally grown cannabis.
An novel and extensively drug-resistant strain of Shigella sonnei has emerged and is likely still actively spreading in the U.S., scientists warn.
Advocates told ProPublica the insurer’s strategy may be violating federal law.
A new proposal recommends replacing routine pap smears with HPV testing every five years for women over 30, signaling a serious shift in cervical cancer screening guidelines.
A groundbreaking antipsychotic, a powerful new antibiotic, and a vaccine-like prophylactic for HIV are some of the most important drugs to have arrived this year.
Aaron Siri has a long legal history of attacking vaccines, and he's now advising RFK Jr. on the future of the country's public health, a New York Times report reveals.
The ruling will keep many young adult immigrants, known as Dreamers, from accessing "life-sustaining" care, immigration advocates say.
While the exact fate of the misplaced samples is still unknown, they likely pose no danger to the public, government officials have said.
A new analysis estimates that losing as little as 5% weight can lead to substantial savings in health care costs elsewhere.
Hongchi Xiao was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the negligent manslaughter of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm, who died after she stopped taking insulin at one of Xiao's workshops.
MIT engineers have revealed a new gastric balloon design that can inflate on demand to make you feel full before meals.
