(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a pill version of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy), making it the first oral GLP-1 agent indicated for weight loss, Novo Nordisk announced...

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Amid a heightened volume of health scams, this quiz may help determine your risk of falling for one....

The supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5 as seen by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large TelescopeESO/P. Das et al. Background stars (Hubble): K. Noll et al. This two-toned sphere is evidence...

(MedPage Today) -- The first FDA-approved treatment option for Sjögren's disease might be on the horizon, as neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blockers show promise in early data. B-cell activation in...

New EU guidance outlines steps on prevention, screening, and access to care as cardiovascular deaths are projected to climb sharply in coming decades. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/eu-calls-heart-health-plans-amid-rising-disease-burden-2025a1001051?src=rss...

A rise in reports of psychosis-like symptoms is increasing pressure on companies and policymakers to address the potential risks posed by intensive chatbot use. Medscape Medical News Source link :...

(MedPage Today) -- Map highlights total U.S. cases in 2025 and past-week increases Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/119081 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-23 13:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to...

New indication follows recent approval for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-nerandomilast-progressive-pulmonary-fibrosis-2025a100104d?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-23 13:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the...

The report comes as Congress has adjourned for the year without restoring enhanced premium subsidies for millions enrolled in the Affordable Care Act. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/more-than-quarter-americans-face-financial-strain-health-2025a100104p?src=rss...

The probability of worsening frailty increases over time, but targeted strategies might delay or reverse this progression, researchers say. Medscape News Canada Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-frailty-linked-cardiovascular-disease-events-2025a100104w?src=rss Author : Publish date...

The American College of Cardiology publishes new recommendations for peripheral artery disease diagnosis and treatment among adults with diabetes. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-scientific-statement-stresses-early-intervention-2025a100103k?src=rss Author : Publish date...

Researchers analyzed data from more than 5000 adult cancer survivors to determine how common chronic pain is in this group. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rural-cancer-survivors-are-more-likely-have-chronic-pain-2025a100104r?src=rss Author : Publish...

When I usually examine lichens, I am in a forest, peering at frilly growths on tree branches with my hand lens. Or on exposed rocks high in the Alps, or...

A CMS pilot program will require providers in six states to submit select Medicare services for AI-enabled prior authorization or post-service medical review. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/5-things-doctors-know-about-medicares-wasteful-and-2025a1001041?src=rss...

Huntington’s disease gradually kills brain cells, affecting movement, mood and thinkingScience Photo Library/Alamy This year marked a pivotal moment in the quest to treat Huntington’s disease, a rare but devastating...

Antipsychotic use in older adults in the US soared from 2015 to 2024, with a growing share coming from long-term care pharmacies and not psychiatrists, a new study shows. Medscape...

The FDA greenlights treatment-related changes in bone mineral density as a surrogate endpoint in anti-osteoporosis drug trials in postmenopausal women. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-bmd-can-be-surrogate-endpoint-osteoporosis-trials-2025a100102r?src=rss Author : Publish...

Fake adverts for weight loss drugs by a company pretending to be health and beauty retailer Boots have been removed from TikTok after the firm complained.The adverts for prescription-only weight...

Europa has a vast, salty ocean covered by a thick shell of iceClaudio Caridi / Alamy Europa’s liquid ocean may be sealed off from the surface under a frozen sheet...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes and painful symptomatic knee osteoarthritis are less likely to achieve target glycemic control. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/painful-knee-osteoarthritis-may-affect-glycemic-control-t2d-2025a100102m?src=rss Author : Publish date :...