Nearly two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Supreme Court is set to consider limitations on mifepristone, a key drug in medication abortion. Doctors and advocates are voicing concerns over potential restrictions following the Court’s upcoming hearing. In ...

Opill, the inaugural birth control pill to be sold over the counter, has recently become available in select Walgreens stores. Additionally, it can be ordered online from various outlets including Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, and its own website. For the first ...

In November 2020, Victor Sharrah from Clarksville, Tennessee, began perceiving people’s faces as demonic, with distorted features like stretched ears, noses, and mouths, and deep grooves on their faces. At 59, Sharrah believed he had entered a world of demons, ...

Medicare has announced it will cover the medication Wegovy for patients at higher risk of cardiovascular issues like heart attacks and strokes. This decision could enable access to this costly but effective weight loss drug for millions. Traditionally, Medicare, serving ...

Recent research published in Nature suggests a link between a type of bacteria known for causing dental plaque and a form of resistant colorectal cancer. Found in half of the tested tumors, this bacterium may protect cancer cells from treatment ...

Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old man, recently underwent a groundbreaking medical procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston where he received a genetically modified pig kidney. Slayman, who had been on dialysis due to kidney failure, participated in this pioneering four-hour ...

The concept of prescribing fruits and vegetables as a means to improve health is gaining traction in the U.S. with numerous programs offering free produce to participants. These initiatives, known as produce prescription programs, are designed to address heart disease ...

Parkinson’s disease, characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, has a growing prevalence with uncertain causes. Research since the 1980s has explored the potential neuron-damaging effects of chemicals, particularly pesticides and herbicides, in relation to Parkinson’s disease. ...

A study indicates that young adults with superior cardiovascular health have a 65% lower risk of developing heart, stroke, and kidney diseases. Enhancing cardiovascular health also diminishes the risk of these conditions. Despite these findings, only 1% of participants in ...

Recent research reveals that a novel at-home blood test for colorectal cancer could be as effective as existing stool sample tests. Medical professionals are optimistic that this easier test might encourage more people to screen for colorectal cancer early, though ...