New stroke clinic ‘vital’ for younger patients
A woman who had a stroke aged 44 has said she received the “best support” from a new…
Islanders can now get tested and treated for strep throat at pharmacies across P.E.I.
Pharmacists on Prince Edward Island can now test and treat Islanders for strep throat — something for which…
How GLP-1 drugs may be leading to new eating disorders
As millions of Americans take GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight loss or diabetes, doctors…
A restless leg syndrome drug led me to compulsive gambling
I was a tenured professor, a published novelist, and a married father of two sons when I lost…
Hospital declares critical incident with beds full
The trust said beds at all its sites were full, with high demand at the William Harvey Hospital…
Some patients experience mental health backlash from GLP-1 medications
The use of GLP-1 weight loss medications is skyrocketing in the United States, more than doubling since 2024.…
CT researchers looked at exercise and cancer. What they found
Rachel Perry, PhD, has spent most of her scientific life thinking about how the body moves energy around—how…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
Popular online lab tests may not be covered by HIPAA protections
As more Americans sidestep doctors’ offices to order lab tests and genetic screenings online, privacy experts warn that…
US FDA Approves First Daily Oral GLP‑1 Treatment for Weight Management, Showing Comparable Results to Injectable Therapy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s new once-daily pill for weight management, designed…
UK pharmacists report major aspirin shortage – POLITICO
Olivier Picard, chair of the NPA, said the association is “concerned” about these reports and its implications on…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…