Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Texas doctors concerned about rising number of babies born with syphilis
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Medicare announces lower prices on 10 common, high-cost drugs
An agreement with drug makers was made by the Biden administration to lower prices on the 10 costliest prescription drugs under Medicare.
An agreement with drug makers was made by the Biden administration to lower prices on the 10 costliest prescription drugs under Medicare.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Rice University students launch app to help patients navigate, save money on healthcare
Rice students create app to help patients find doctors, prices, and choices for healthcare.
Rice students create app to help patients find doctors, prices, and choices for healthcare.
Woman weeks away from new kidney in limbo after Memorial Hermann shuts down transplant program
Kellie Clark's hopes of a long-awaited kidney transplant were shattered when Memorial Herman deactivated their liver and kidney transplant programs, leaving her and others devastated and uncertain about their future.
Kellie Clark's hopes of a long-awaited kidney transplant were shattered when Memorial Herman deactivated their liver and kidney transplant programs, leaving her and others devastated and uncertain about their future.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
MD Anderson expands to Austin, building facility at University of Texas
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding outside of the Greater Houston area and building a massive facility on UT's campus in Austin.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding outside of the Greater Houston area and building a massive facility on UT's campus in Austin.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Concierge medicine helps Houston family on vacation
A lot of families are heading out on spring break trips, and parents may wonder what to do if their child gets injured away from home. A local mom is sharing how concierge medicine made a huge difference when her son suffered an out-of-state injury.
A lot of families are heading out on spring break trips, and parents may wonder what to do if their child gets injured away from home. A local mom is sharing how concierge medicine made a huge difference when her son suffered an out-of-state injury.