Cases of HIV have been traced to an unlicensed spa in New Mexico. Infections may be linked to PRP microneedling facials, also known as vampire facials.
An IOC-funded study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this month suggests transgender athletes could be at a physical disadvantage.
The lack of regulation on cannabis rolling papers may expose users to health risks due to the presence of unsafe quantities of heavy metals, according to a new study.
A recent Lancet study of 4060 individuals reported that the pressure to lose weight from family and the media during adolescence could have long-lasting effects.
The benefits of being treated by a female clinician were especially pronounced among women, researchers found, possibly due to male physicians underestimating the severity of illnesses in their female patients.
A new study of over 776,000 patients found that those who were treated by women physicians had lower mortality and readmission rates than those who consulted male physicians.
A study of 718 patients who sought treatment in U.S.-based primary and emergency care settings found that antibiotics were ineffective in providing symptomatic relief.
Dr. Francis Collins, former Director of the NIH, shared his prostate cancer journey to help other men who have, or are at increased risk to develop, this cancer.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Wegovy are being explored for treating an array of conditions including sleep apnea, kidney disease, addiction, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that CBD could be a promising option for treating crack use disorder, showing fewer adverse effects compared to standard pharmaceutical approaches.
A new study in JAMA shows the cost of semaglutide would need to drop three-fold to equal ESG, a quick procedure that helps patients lose up to 18-20% of their weight.
Checkpoint inhibitors revolutionized the way we treat aggressive cancers. This article explores this treatment’s roots and hints at future applications.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 has been identified in cattle and one person who was in contact with infected cattle. The spread is being monitored.
There have been several cases reported globally of domestic cats and dogs becoming infected with bird flu after eating or being exposed to other infected animals.
Participants taking popular diabetes and weight loss drugs called GLP-1s were compared to those taking two other types of diabetes drugs, and the researchers found no substantial increase in thyroid cancer risk in the GLP-1 patients.
Early detection of lung cancer in older smokers appears to be more effective than quitting. Earlier diagnosis via CT scan offers a better chance that treatment will work.
This is the largest study to examine the link between prenatal acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders, and it concluded outside factors like genetics may instead be the cause.
The landscape of weight loss treatments is diverse, with options ranging from nonsurgical endoscopic procedures to surgical interventions to injectable medications.