Medicine

A bankruptcy judge on Friday approved a $7.4 billion settlement to end thousands of legal claims filed against OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.…

Colon cancer patients could live longer if they take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, a new study suggests. Researchers at UC San Diego studied more than 6,800 patients who were taking one of these popular similar diabetes and…

A new Merck pill called enlicitide slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to injectable PCSK9 drugs already on the market. File Photo by John…

A team of Mayo Clinic scientists have created a way to estimate a person’s risk of developing memory and thinking problems long before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease begin, potentially changing how the disease is detected and treated…

Diabetes drug Metformin appears to blunt improvements in blood pressure, fitness and blood sugar control that normally come from regular exercise, researchers said.…

An experimental drug has shown promise in fighting a hard-to-treat form of bladder cancer known as BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) is an immunotherapy drug that is…

Strength training might be even more effective than running when it comes to protecting against diabetes, Virginia Tech researchers reported. File Photo by Bill…

Officials in Tiburon, California, have moved to prohibit the sale of all tobacco. On Wednesday, the town council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban the sale of cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes and all other nicotine…

Baby formula maker ByHeart on Tuesday recalled all of its organic Whole Nutrition Infant Formula amid a Food and Drug Administration investigation into a botulism…

Patients with irregular heartbeats — caused by atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm disorder — have historically been warned to limit or eliminate caffeine. But a new study suggests that moderate coffee…

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, but advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping patients live longer. File Photo by…

Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death. Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function, according to new research following a study published in the…

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Martin Makary announced Monday that the FDA will…

Though we've made progress, "there's still a long way to go" when it comes to the adoption process, says a family expert — including protecting the safety of young people who are in foster care as they await permanent, loving families.…

As days get longer in the fall and winter, experts warn that risk increases for seasonal depression. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo…

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found that those who got intensive…

People gather along Pennsylvania Avenue during No Kings Day in Washington on October 18. A divided America is leaving many citizens feeling stressed. Photo by Bonnie…

Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness expert Arthur Brooks, a behavioral scientist and professor…

According to a study, smoothies are healthier without bananas because the fruits may interfere with absorption of flavonals, which are good for the brain and heart…

Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia says most people experience a steep decline in their 70s — but it doesn’t have to be that way. "At 75, both men and women fall off a cliff," the Stanford-trained physician, who runs a medical…