Lecanemab appeared to slow down cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer's, though some experts question its real-world benefits.
Roughly one in every eight cases might be attributable to indoor pollutants emitted by gas stoves.
In experiments with mice, the vaccine appeared safe and effective at killing brain cancers and preventing their return.
A synthetic material was able to restore normal erectile function in the damaged penises of pigs.
Online and retail pharmacies and telehealth providers can now officially offer mifepristone, finalizing broader abortion access.
The next generation of obesity treatments, a controversial Alzheimer's drug, and male birth control are all coming in 2023.
Children 12 and older lost an average 14.7% of their initial body weight over a year’s time while taking Wegovy.
Covid-19 outpatients who took metformin were noticeably less likely to be diagnosed with long covid up to 10 months later, the study showed.
Most cases have occurred in unvaccinated children, many of whom were eligible for the highly effective shots.
A man allergic to orgasms, a vitamin D overdose, and, of course, an unusual rectal insertion are some of the strangest medical tales reported this year.
The CDC has reported a local increase in severe cases of the bacterial infection in children.
The mutations found in these mosquitoes could pose an "unprecedentedly serious threat" if they spread further, scientists warn.
The company has been one of the biggest PFAS polluters for decades.
Doctors at the Bristol Heart Institute are developing stem cell-based patches that could better repair heart defects in infants.
Researchers found that some dolphin brains show signs of Alzheimer's, though it's not clear whether the animals experience similar symptoms.
The severe infection caught from the bite reportedly left the man hospitalized for a month and caused lasting complications.
Cancer-fighting viruses, gene therapies, and a new class of hair loss drugs are some of the year's most exciting medical advances.
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund finds that abortion-restrictive states have worse maternal and infant health outcomes.
The official tally of reported covid-19 deaths is a vast undercount of the pandemic's carnage, a new study finds.
In patients with advanced melanoma, the vaccine along with immunotherapy reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 44%, the companies said.
