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June 25, 2024

For diabetes patients, inhaled insulin is shown just as effective as injections and pumps

Most of the 38 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. use daily injections or insulin pumps to keep glucose at safe levels — but a new study suggests that inhalers could be just as effective.

June 24, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘Is it ever OK to take someone else’s prescription medication?’

It may be tempting to share pills in a pinch, but two doctors weighed in for this "Ask a doctor" piece about the potential risks of taking prescription medication that belongs to someone else.

June 24, 2024

Ohio woman with epilepsy finds safety with her service dog: ‘Our bond is set in stone’

Channing Seideman, 30, of Ohio was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child. She still has daily epileptic seizures, but her service dog, Bishop, helps keep her safe. Fox News Digital spoke with her.

June 23, 2024

8 top health stories of the past week that you need to know now

As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 of the most impactful stories.

June 21, 2024

AI blood test could detect Parkinson's disease up to 7 years before symptoms: 'Particularly promising'

A new blood test could reveal Parkinson’s diagnoses up to seven years before symptoms emerge, researchers say. Experts discuss what the test means for the future of neurogenerative diseases.

June 21, 2024

FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the French drugmaker Ipsen’s medication Iqirvo (elafibranor). Doctors discuss what this means for liver disease patients.

June 20, 2024

In Alzheimer’s breakthrough, researchers identify ‘protective gene’ that delays disease in high-risk family

A significant Alzheimer’s study sheds new light on a protective gene that appears to delay the disease in those destined to develop it. A researcher shared how it could "transform lives."

June 20, 2024

Can you become drunk without drinking alcohol? Here’s how it could happen

Is it possible to feel intoxicated without ever drinking an alcoholic beverage? Although very rare, some experts say it could happen, with a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.

June 17, 2024

Pharma giant's data breach exposes patients' sensitive information

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora has notified people that private medical information, including health diagnoses and medications, was stolen during a cyberattack this year.

June 16, 2024

Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease

Researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Experts weighed in on what this means for patients.