June 11, 2024 Experimental Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA advisory panel's thumbs-up: ‘Progress is happening’ An experimental Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, was endorsed by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Monday. Industry experts and doctors shared reactions.
June 9, 2024 8 of the biggest health stories of this week: Catch up here on the essentials 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 6, 2024 Medicine cabinet must-haves: 9 essentials every household should have on hand In the event of aches and pains, allergic reactions or even a minor medical emergency, do you have the essential supplies on hand? Pharmacists identified the nine most important medical staples.
June 3, 2024 Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?' Some patients wonder why their hands are swelling — and what to do about it. In this installment of "Ask a Doctor," two health experts advise when to seek medical attention for swelling or edema.
June 3, 2024 Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist As Americans gear up for summer travel, 77% expect to pack a prescription medications, said a survey. A pharmacist shares the drugs that are likely to be prohibited when traveling internationally.
June 2, 2024 7 of this week's most noteworthy health stories, in case you missed them Before heading into a new week, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 7 of the biggest recent stories.
May 30, 2024 Ozempic and Wegovy could double as kidney disease treatment, study suggests Semaglutide medications including Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce kidney failure risk and the risk of death among people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Two doctors weighed in.
May 24, 2024 UN treaty reached to protect indigenous knowledge on genetic resources from exploitation The United Nations member countries have finalized a new treaty aimed at better tracing traditional knowledge related to genetic resources, officials say.
May 24, 2024 5 myths about schizophrenia, according to a mental health expert: ‘Huge stigma’ Approximately 1% of Americans are affected by schizophrenia — yet the disorder remains highly misunderstood. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner shares some common myths.
May 15, 2024 Pet medication for deadly cat illness soon to be available in US: 'Huge triumph' A drug used to treat feline infectious peritonitis will be available in the United States as of June 1, in a move cat advocates and cat lovers say is a "cause for celebration."
