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Thyroid medication recalled throughout US see all the products affected

July 28, 2026 | 1:16pm

The company says the reason is the medication was found to be "subpotent," that is, it may not be strong enough to work effectively.

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Kids with deadliest brain cancers survive years after breakthrough cell therapy

July 16, 2026 | 4:50pm

A cutting-edge immunotherapy could help kids fight and even banish brain tumors, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children.

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Mom gets groundbreaking mastectomy from a $2M robot named Carol

June 26, 2026 | 1:26pm

The robot was cleared by the FDA a few months ago to perform the delicate surgery that avoids skin and preserves the nipple.

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Woman ‘very lucky’ to survive shocking side effect of blood pressure meds after mom ‘begged’ her to go to ER

June 23, 2026 | 6:29am

A swollen lip was the first sign of a life-threatening reaction to a medication she'd been on for 10 years.

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Trump admin seeks to roll back testosterone restrictions why docs are conflicted

June 19, 2026 | 12:23pm

The 2015 warnings were added because concerns about heart risks were raised, plus evidence of benefits were "limited" at the time, the HHS said. The department said research has come...

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I’m an infectious disease doc the way-too-common things people do that make me squirm

June 19, 2026 | 6:29am

What's worse than spreading a disease? Not even realizing when you're doing it.

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Weight loss jabs could reduce violent crime, says new research

June 17, 2026 | 7:41am

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices, and not just with their food. A new study suggests the medications make people less likely to...

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Life-threatening GLP-1 overdoses are on the rise what’s behind the scary increase

June 16, 2026 | 6:29am

Part of the reason for increased overdosing is that GLP-1s are easier to get than ever via telehealth, which is often a one-stop shop that bypasses an in-person doctor visit...

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How Ozempic impacts testosterone and sperm quality: study

June 15, 2026 | 11:26am

Obesity is associated with both low testosterone and poor sperm quality. Researchers believe that it's the weight loss that brings the unintended, but welcome, fertility benefits.

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Who you live with has a major impact on your gut health even if you have different diets

June 15, 2026 | 11:00am

People who lived together shared 26% of the same oral microbes, a new study showed. Here's why (and it's not about kissing).

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HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression

June 14, 2026 | 10:00am

The study showed that the drug significantly improved hot flashes, including night sweats, after 4 weeks. Both the number and intensity of hot flashes decreased.

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‘Holy grail’ sleep apnea pill can cut episodes by more than 50%

May 29, 2026 | 5:35pm

It could prove to be a saving grace for the roughly 80 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea.

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Penis numbness, orgasm problems plague healthy 26-year-old who used popular drug even a year and a half after he stopped taking it

May 26, 2026 | 10:23am

Not all medications are medical marvels some may do more harm than good.

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Controversial liquid touted by biohackers may help hair grow and prevent thinning caused by GLP-1s

May 22, 2026 | 1:11pm

Balding might make you blue but this news wont.

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The secret’s out about a trendy autism treatment now it may be impossible to find

May 18, 2026 | 4:52pm

"What this study shows is how quickly information shared through news coverage, social media and public figures can influence real-world prescribing patterns," study author Dr. Joshua Rothman said.

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Viagra could help with a problem that plagues up to 90% of women but there’s a catch

May 11, 2026 | 12:42pm

Turns out that little blue pill could be a boon to women, too.

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UCLA medical school engaged in racial discrimination: DOJ

May 6, 2026 | 7:05pm

The Justice Departments Civil Rights Division has completed a year-long investigation into the admissions policies and practices at the David Geffen School of Medicine.

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Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle when it could hit shelves

May 5, 2026 | 6:00am

Hair loss is a widespread problem in the US, with roughly 50 million men and 30 million women experiencing pattern baldness.

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A viral over-the-counter meds hack supposedly wipes out anxiety does it really work?

April 28, 2026 | 12:19pm

An over-the-counter one-two punch has gone viral amid claims that it reduces anxiety symptoms, but some doctors are uneasy about the unusual combo.

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I was a triathlete in peak health but my ‘wavy’ vision problem turned out to be something devastating

April 21, 2026 | 6:00am

"It was very shocking because I was still running and being active," said Dave Nitsche, who was 50 at the time of his diagnosis.

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