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'Unusual' new side effect of drugs like Ozempic becoming 'increasingly common'
Experts warn the strange side effect could lead to delayed diagnoses and treatments, as well as unnecessary medical interventions.
What will 'TrumpRx' actually mean for patients? Who will benefit most from slashed drug costs — and what those savings will look like
Prescription drug prices in the US are roughly 2.78 times higher on average than in 33 other high-income countries, a 2024 report by the RAND Corporation found.
This medicine your mom took while pregnant in the '60s or '70s may increase your risk of colorectal cancer
As many as 25% of pregnant women were believed to take the medication through the mid-1970s.
Which painkillers are actually safe during pregnancy, according to doctors — after new Tylenol-autism report
After President Trump's Monday announcement, pregnant women were left wondering what they should take if they feel ill.
'Game changer' Ozempic-like pill causes 13% weight loss — here's when it could become available
This could really move the needle in the GLP-1 weight loss market.
Inside the drug giving new hope to autism patients
Around 1 in 36 US children is believed to have some form of autism.
Drugs like Mounjaro can help kids as young as 10 lose weight and control blood sugar: new study
The research could help pave the way for younger patients to access the shots.
What the science says about Tylenol and autism link as RFK Jr. releases bombshell report
Researchers have long been trying to pinpoint the specific factors that play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder as diagnosis rates skyrocket.
Technology breakthroughs could extend human life — but how effective are they?
US life expectancy was 78.4 years in 2023 — a bump from 75.4 years in 1990 and a slight dip from 78.8 years in 2019.
This over-the-counter nasal spray already on shelves can reduce your risk of COVID: study
The news comes as COVID-19 cases creep upwards nationwide.
You'll never believe what the 'Happy Gilmore' caddie is doing now
The king of cameos, who now calls Long Island home, is conditioned to hearing lines such as, "Mister Gilmore, I'm your caddie!" or "Where were ya on that one, dips--t?"...
These super common over-the-counter meds are fueling antibiotic resistance: study
Antibiotic-resistant infections contribute to an estimated 4.95 million deaths worldwide each year.
What to know about 'Cuomo’s paradox' — and how it ‘turns the rulebook upside down’ on cancer
"The paradox shows we cannot assume yesterday’s prevention goals still apply after a serious diagnosis," biomedical scientist Raphael E. Cuomo told The Post.
New daily weight loss pill made patients lose more than 10% of their body weight
Needle-less to say, it’s effective!
Lots of Americans think they have this allergy — but only 1% really do
People who are allergic may suffer hives, itchy skin, a rash or, in severe cases, a potentially life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis upon exposure.
How drugs like Ozempic can help treat asthma — even if you don't have diabetes
Asthma sufferers, get pumped!
The 'very potent' supplement once given to Soviet cosmonauts can curb anxiety
Available over the counter in Russia, the substance is gaining popularity in the US. But is it safe?
Dad with deadly brain cancer that kills in a year is cancer free after taking new drug
Glioblastoma is widely considered the deadliest form of brain cancer, killing over 10,000 Americans each year.
This medical school is thinking like a tech startup — and it could save your life
NYU Langone is blurring the line between doctor and inventor.
Commonly prescribed pain drug can increase your risk of dementia by up to 40%
The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.