The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in adults over 55.

The Mediterranean diet has once again claimed the top spot in the annual Best Diets rankings from U.S. News & World Report, ...

Dec. 10, 2024 – The choice between a scoop of ice cream or a bubbly sweet soda could make a difference in a person’s risk of serious problems with the heart and blood vessels like having an ...

Why Do You Need Benadryl for Dogs? Dogs are curious and energetic, so it’s inevitable that some of them will wind up in some sticky situations. From running through some poison ivy to getting ...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) is an herbal drug. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabinoids in cannabis work by ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Here’s a thought that may coax you toward getting the flu vaccine: Think of it as a seasonal “buy one, get one free” special. In the case of a flu shot, vaccination can ...

Dec. 10, 2024 -- Do you need to drink more water every day? The answer might be more complicated than you think. “There's probably not a one-size-fits-all recommendation for how much water ...

The FDA has approved cosibelimab, a new drug for adults with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), a type of skin cancer. It is the first and only PD-L1 blocker approved to treat ...

Dec. 19, 2024 – The FDA has approved a new drug called ensartinib for adults with a type of lung cancer called ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Sold under the brand name ...

Dec. 23, 2024 -- The FDA has approved the first prescription drug, Zepbound, for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Studies have shown that when ...

Dec. 11, 2024 – Most women have stepped inside a bathroom at the doctor’s office to collect a urine sample for various tests. Now, they may also be asked to do a quick vaginal swab to be ...

Dec. 16, 2024 -- Does your family make you sick at the holidays? We’re not just talking about catching a bug. It’s the emotional toll, which can unwrap physical and mental ailments. That ...