Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it intended to end a Biden-era program that for the past…
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…
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.…
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…
Could Lowering Inflammation Treat Depression?
People with high inflammation are less likely to benefit from traditional antidepressants. “I don’t think that this is…
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…
Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced several initiatives intended to rein in the prescription of…
Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication
As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sets out to rein in the use of psychiatric medications, a…
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…