The obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of severe heart problems by 20%, a pivotal study finds, paving the way for applications far beyond weight loss. “It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said Dr. Michael Lincoff, the study’s lead author and a heart expert … Read more
A Washington man is suing a hospital and two of its doctors for malpractice for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery, nearly costing him his life. “It’s been a hell of a year,” George Piano, 72, told USA Today while detailing the alleged mishap, which he says occurred Dec. 6, 2022 at the University … Read more
Over the years, nearly one-quarter of seniors have selected a healthcare plan that they weren’t happy with. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans 65+ who have healthcare. In fact, results also found that a similar number (24%) have chosen a plan simply because it was the cheapest option. But today, seniors tend to … Read more
In 2023, the phrase “I’m tired” reached its highest frequency in Google searches — suggesting that people are battling fatigue more than ever before. Daylight Saving Time, which ends next week, could create even more sleep struggles. (Clocks are set back one hour on Nov. 5.) A new report from Calm, maker of the sleep and … Read more
At one point in her life, Amber Pearson spent eight hours a day acting out her obsessive thoughts. She washed her hands until they bled, repeatedly checked the locks on her doors and ate separately from her family due to an intense fear of food contamination. Pearson, 34, has OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, that neither therapy … Read more
Cyan-ara, sorrow! Rest azured, the secrets to living a long, happy life may be found in the world’s Blue Zones, which boast lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy. Those areas include Sardinia in Italy, Okinawa in Japan, Loma Linda in California, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, and Ikaria in Greece. … Read more
The more time you spend engaging in a structured exercise routine, such as going to the gym or running, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily activities, according to a recent study. This decline in physical activities could affect people’s ability to lose weight successfully even if they participate in a … Read more
A North Carolina woman who survived colon cancer twice is sharing the subtle warning signs she experienced — even as doctors reassured her there was nothing wrong. Sherri Rollins, who is approaching 50, recalls in a new essay for TODAY.com that in 2017, life was normal except for a lot of back pain. She went … Read more
The White House announced today the first 10 drugs subject to new Medicare price negotiations, after a law was passed allowing the government to lean on drug companies for a better deal. The move could save taxpayers billions of dollars in the first year alone. And it’s supported by a vast majority of Americans, at … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is now regularly approving new drugs after just one or two clinical trials — a significant departure from the more rigorous vetting process the agency was previously known for, newly published research reveals. Furthermore, the authors say, there’s now less information available to the public about the results of all trials. … Read more
A hospital in Indiana where a staff member recently tested positive for tuberculosis has notified around 500 patients that they may have been exposed to the illness. Clark Memorial Health in Jeffersonville told Fox News Digital on Thursday that it sent out hundreds of letters to those possibly affected following the confirmed case. Clark County Health Officer … Read more
Only 34% of Americans have visited their primary care doctor in the past year. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults examined their biggest barriers to healthcare access. Out-of-pocket expenses were a major concern, with 53% stating this would impact their decision to not seek medical care if they needed it. Nearly half (49%) also … Read more
The mental health crisis affecting America’s children and teenagers is overwhelming hospital emergency rooms, say doctors. Parents are bringing in children as young as 5 or 6 years old with psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicide attempts — but they’re finding ERs are often unable to help. “This crisis is only getting worse,” Dr. … Read more
Amazon said Tuesday its online pharmacy will automatically apply manufacturer-sponsored coupons to more than 15 insulin and diabetes medicines to help patients access discounts pledged by the drug industry. With the new program, patients using Amazon Pharmacy will no longer have to search for and manually enter coupons from the three largest insulin makers, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi, to … Read more
Good news for doctors looking to cut appendectomies out of their schedules. A new study — conducted by Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute and published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery — found that most patients who receive antibiotics for appendicitis rather than surgery have successful long-term outcomes, but some may require surgery later on. Appendectomies … Read more
Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
A state program that aims to make hepatitis C treatment affordable and accessible has garnered thousands of users and helped inspire a similar federal program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, and about 40% of people don’t even know they … Read more
A suburban Philadelphia woman claims she was accidentally injected with a flesh-burning acid during a routine medical procedure — an “unthinkable” mix-up that left her disfigured and wondering if she’ll ever have children. The 33-year-old woman, identified only as Christine, was getting her fallopian tubes checked for blockages at Main Line Fertility in Pennsylvania on … Read more
Long Island natives Kenneth and Elaine Langone have made a $200 million donation to the now-renamed NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Their gift means medical students will receive a tuition-free education focused on primary care, including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and general surgery. “It’s a huge benefit for the community around … Read more
Nursing homes and their residents were on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. But despite how vulnerable nursing home residents are to severe illness and death from the disease, most of them never received lifesaving drugs — including Paxlovid, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in May this year, after more than … Read more