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The Ozempic Revolution Is Stuck
Millions more Americans are now eligible for obesity drugs. But the injections…
‘Very aggressive treatment’ on the streets of Skid Row from a renegade M.D.
The team gathered at 4th and Crocker streets and headed south, into…
Ozempic Can Turn Into No-zempic
No medication in the history of modern weight loss has inspired as…
Drug Maker Recalls ADHD Medicine Over Label Mixup | High Times
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week announced the voluntary recall…
Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to…
New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won't pay
WASHINGTON — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some…
Ozempic overdose? Poison control experts explain why thousands OD'd this year
Some of those taking Ozempic or Wegovy are learning that too much…
Matthew Perry died from the effects of ketamine, autopsy report says
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry died from the…
Matthew Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, officials rule
Matthew Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, a drug sometimes used…
Mexico raids and closes 31 pharmacies in Ensenada that were selling fentanyl-laced pills
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities said Friday they have raided and closed…
OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court on Monday, with billions at stake
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement…
Vermont day care provider convicted of causing infant's death with doses of antihistamine
Vermont child care provider accused of sedating an infant guilty of manslaughter…
South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV,…
South Africa, Colombia, others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB, HIV drugs
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa, Colombia and other countries that…
South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa, Colombia and other countries that…
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems…
As billions roll in to fight opioid epidemic, one county shows how recovery can work
FINDLAY, Ohio — Communities ravaged by America’s opioid epidemic are starting to…
Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in Chicago
CHICAGO — Using sidewalks as exam rooms and heavy red duffle bags…
Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as country takes conservative turn
TALLINN, Estonia — Despite its last-minute scheduling, the meeting at a bookstore…