The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Spring clock change linked to higher risk of retinal disease: study
When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”
When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”
New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
Florida woman starts leprosy support group as state sees rise in cases
Two women are starting a support group for leprosy patients in Florida in hopes of alleviating the stigma that the disease has, including the belief that it is a thing of the past.
Two women are starting a support group for leprosy patients in Florida in hopes of alleviating the stigma that the disease has, including the belief that it is a thing of the past.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
CDC: Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to 4,100 cases, 7,500 more unconfirmed
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
Florida high school student-athlete ECG requirement: How screenings work
A new Florida law now requires many high school student-athletes to receive a one-time electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening before participating in FHSAA athletics.
A new Florida law now requires many high school student-athletes to receive a one-time electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening before participating in FHSAA athletics.
Five cups of coffee a day okay for most, may benefit heart health: study
A recent study implies that adding a bit more caffeine to your routine might offer protective benefits against heart disease and stroke. But researchers stress a critical caveat that determines whether the extra boost is good for you.
A recent study implies that adding a bit more caffeine to your routine might offer protective benefits against heart disease and stroke. But researchers stress a critical caveat that determines whether the extra boost is good for you.
FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Moffitt cancer survivor paddles 2,300 miles with his dog after groundbreaking treatment
Frank Carter has always chased adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis threatened to change everything, the Orange County man found a new purpose.
Frank Carter has always chased adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis threatened to change everything, the Orange County man found a new purpose.
Cyclospora outbreak: FDA declares Taylor Farms lettuce test false positive, but data still supports recall
Federal health officials declared that a recent Cyclospora-positive test result from Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce samples was a false positive.
Federal health officials declared that a recent Cyclospora-positive test result from Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce samples was a false positive.
Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.
How a small, underwater creature in Antarctica could help fight skin cancer in Florida
USF researchers traveled to Antarctica this year to continue their research into a tiny organism that could help in the fight against melanoma.
USF researchers traveled to Antarctica this year to continue their research into a tiny organism that could help in the fight against melanoma.