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Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

March 27, 2024

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group based in New York, says medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023. Experts shared insights on the data.

Cancer and Princess Kate: Important screenings to focus on for best health

March 26, 2024

Cancer and Princess Kate: Important screenings to focus on for best health

As the public continues to absorb Kate Middleton’s Friday video announcement of her cancer diagnosis, doctors are stressing the importance of preventative cancer screenings. Here are details.

Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

March 26, 2024

Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

The CDC announced that drug overdoses have reached a record high as one expert emphasized the need for education around the dangers of hidden substances, such as fentanyl.

Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

March 24, 2024

Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

Here are key stories in the health and wellness area that you might have missed over the past week. Catch up quickly on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, Elon Musk and ketamine, and much more.

Newly approved cancer drug targets aggressive form of ‘deadly disease’

March 23, 2024

Newly approved cancer drug targets aggressive form of ‘deadly disease’

A new drug regimen for certain types of pancreatic cancer recently got approval from the FDA — the first new medication in nearly a decade. Physicians weigh in on what it means.

Princess Kate Middleton undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘Stronger every day’

March 22, 2024

Princess Kate Middleton undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘Stronger every day’

Princess Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. Here's what to know about her “preventative chemotherapy" treatment.

These medications could make driving dangerous, the FDA warns

March 19, 2024

These medications could make driving dangerous, the FDA warns

Some medications can cause side effects and make driving dangerous. The FDA and doctors weigh in on which medicines could interfere with operating a motor vehicle.

Elon Musk reveals why he takes ketamine, denies abusing the drug: ‘I should keep taking it’

March 18, 2024

Elon Musk reveals why he takes ketamine, denies abusing the drug: ‘I should keep taking it’

Elon Musk uses ketamine to boost his mental health, the billionaire said in a video interview that was streamed on YouTube on Monday. Here's what else he had to say about the drug.

Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug

March 16, 2024

Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug

As the FDA warns of risks associated with kratom, advocates claim there is ‘misinformation’ surrounding the natural herbal drug's role in fatal overdoses.

Sen. Braun demands full audit of Medicare after massive fraud discovery

March 13, 2024

Sen. Braun demands full audit of Medicare after massive fraud discovery

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., led several senators in a letter Wednesday demanding an audit of Medicare after reports of massive fraud emerged.