Health
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Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol use disorder symptoms, study suggests
The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have…
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Pittsburgh boy, 10, needs second liver transplant to save his life: ‘Only possible through love’
A Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for…
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Millions of US adults have chronic fatigue syndrome, CDC reports
A new CDC report estimates that the number of U.S. adults with chronic fatigue syndrome is approximately 3.3 million. The…
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One family donates four kidneys to save a New York man’s life: ‘Defied all odds’
As many Americans focus on holiday shopping, Mark Fenrich, 34, is celebrating the gift of life — which he’s received…
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COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’
Despite the higher risk that the coronavirus poses to older adults, a surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and…
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CDC’s comments on today’s pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts
Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks in multiple countries have some doctors and families concerned — but statements from public health agencies suggest…
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Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer’s disease, studies suggest: ‘Profound effects’
It’s been proven that what people eat can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease — but what about when they…
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Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say
Could a simple blood test detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear? New research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that…
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California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’
An estimated one in nine adult women struggle with an abnormal and painful fat buildup in the lower body —…
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Skyrocketing Pharmaceuticals Prices: What’s Driving Up the Costs?
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from pexel.com Over the past decade, pharmaceutical prices have skyrocketed in different parts of the world.…
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