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January 19, 2024

Marine vet touts benefits of psychedelic-assisted PTSD drugs as FDA considers MDMA approval

A drug application for psychedelic-assisted therapies has been filed for FDA approval. Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer shares the benefits of the treatment, with doctors also weighing in.

January 19, 2024

Milford Regional Medical Center warns it may deny care to those using 'unwelcome words' about race, gender

The chief medical officer at a Massachusetts medical facility announced to current and potential patients that they have rules about conduct while visiting their premises.

January 18, 2024

NY midwife gave children oral pellets instead of vaccines, fined $300K for falsifying records

A midwife in Long Island, New York, has been hit with approximately $300,000 in fines after reportedly falsifying vaccination records for many of her child patients.

January 18, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy could lead to muscle loss, experts say, but prevention is possible

Ozempic and Wegovy could help you shed unwanted pounds and keep obesity-related disease at bay — but you could lose some muscle in the process, some experts warn.

January 15, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'When is a cough something to worry about?'

In some cases, coughs can be very debilitating, but in other cases they can resolve on their own, so it’s not always easy to know when to seek medical attention. Experts advise on what to look for.

January 15, 2024

Sleep disruptions due to night sweats: When should you see a doctor?

Excessive sweating at night can be caused by a multitude of health issues or conditions, according to medical experts. Here's what to know and what steps to take if this affects you.

January 14, 2024

New Alzheimer’s treatment accelerates removal of plaque from the brain in clinical trials

By pairing focused ultrasound in combination with antibody therapies, researchers were able to accelerate the removal of amyloid-beta plaques from the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

January 6, 2024

New antibiotic kills deadly, drug-resistant bacteria in ‘scientific breakthrough’

Scientists in Switzerland have announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that have shown to be effective against a deadly, drug-resistant bacteria.

January 5, 2024

FDA will allow Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a Florida Agency for Health Care program to import prescription medication from Canada to lower consumer costs.

January 4, 2024

New York health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak among children

An outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported on Long Island, New York, according to health officials. A pharmacist and a medical doctor shared thoughts.