With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access
The pharmaceutical company Merck said on Friday that it would license seven generic drugmakers to produce a low-cost…
What Older Adults Should Know About GLP-1 Drugs as Medicare Coverage Expands
Starting Wednesday, millions of older Americans covered by Medicare will be able to get powerful weight-loss drugs for…
Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs Brings Rationing Fears for Cancer Patients
Doctors treating cancer patients nationwide are facing a shortage of essential generic chemotherapy drugs, a situation that many…
A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
Josua Lottering stepped out the airport doors in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, and doubled over in coughing spasms.…
Could Lowering Inflammation Treat Depression?
People with high inflammation are less likely to benefit from traditional antidepressants. “I don’t think that this is…
The Thriving Black Market for a Powerful Weight Loss Drug
Retatrutide, the most powerful weight-loss drug in development, is not expected to hit the U.S. market before next…
How Has Your Shopping Changed in the Era of Weight-Loss Drugs?
Getting dressed can be an emotional experience. The fit, cut or feel of a garment can inspire feelings…
Hunting For Lexapro Clocks, Viagra Neckties and Other Vintage Pharmaceutical Merch
Zoe Latta, a co-founder of the fashion brand Eckhaus Latta, saw the clock on Instagram and started searching…
6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk
Getting your annual flu shot may come with a significant side benefit: helping to protect you from dementia.…
Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
First brought to market for hair loss by Merck as Propecia in 1997, the pill became available in…