Why patients stop taking their medications
During my years as a clinical pharmacist, I thought I understood why patients stopped taking long-term medications —…
Health insurance plans are dropping GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound. Why?
The promise of GLP-1 drugs has always depended on people being able to afford them. These drugs still…
Nature-based activities may offer lasting relief from loneliness
About one in three Americans and one in six people worldwide feel lonely on a regular basis, a…
Doctors Explain How Xocova, The New COVID Preventive Medicine, Works
At this point, most people have experienced the joy of spending time with a friend or family member,…
Waitlist for weight loss pill grows as Australian release nears – but millions likely to miss out
Australia’s weight loss industry is set for a major shake-up with an Ozempic-style pill moving closer to approval,…
Certain gut bacteria may intensify inflammatory responses to vaccines
A person’s microbiome may help determine whether they develop a fever after receiving a vaccination, according to a…
Low uptake limits benefits of maternal RSV vaccination
Vaccination against a common respiratory virus during pregnancy lowers the risk of severe disease in babies by 74…
Study Finds Exercise May Be a Surprisingly Powerful Treatment for Pain
A major review suggests exercise can reduce pain across a remarkably broad range of conditions. Credit: Shutterstock Exercise…
Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Derek Janssens receives a New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health Common Fund
Highlights Van Andel Institute’s Derek Janssens is one of 42 scientists to receive a 2026 New Innovator Award…
Not All Exercise Protects Your Brain – One Type Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Exercise may support brain health through changes in blood flow, metabolism, and inflammation, but those benefits do not…
Study Finds Natural Dairy Trans Fats Behave Very Differently From Industrial Fats
Milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt contain natural trans fats that appear to behave differently from the industrial kind.…
Monash study urges coordinated action to fight mosquito-borne diseases
Prevention measures, including vector control, vaccine deployment and cutting greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming are critical…