Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake.

The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as Wegovy) helped reduce cravings in people with alcohol use disorders. The drug also seemed to reduce... Full Page

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore access to public health websites that were removed or modified in response to a Trump administration executive order on gender.

The order, issued Feb. 11 by U.S. District Judge John Bates, grants a tempora... Full Page

The tragic early death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose in 2023 has swung a spotlight on the dangers of unsupervised use of the potent anesthetic. 

Now, America's leading group representing anesthesiologists is issuing new guidelines on proper use of the drug. 

Ketamine has also come under increasing... Full Page

Patients with advanced cancers who checked in daily with their care teams electronically gained a better quality of life, a new study concludes.

This "patient-reported outcome" (PRO) strategy did not improve patients' survival, the study found. But it did help their care teams spot and treat issues such as pain and frailty earlier, easing ... Full Page

Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds.

“What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect of suicidal ideation than the objective measure of weight,” said study lead author Philip Baiden. He's asso... Full Page

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from making big cuts in medical research funding ordered by the Trump administration.

The proposed cost-cutting could have reduced support for hospitals, universities and labs across the country.

Monday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley puts on... Full Page

Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity: These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for folks battling chronic kidney disease, new research shows.

Compared to another common class of kidney medications, called DPP4is, GLP1-RA medications did better in helping slow the progression of kidney disease, keeping kidney... Full Page

It was a bit safer to go into the water last year: Unprovoked shark attacks worldwide fell by about a third in 2024 compared to the year before, new data show.

The United States continues to be the most likely country in which to get bitten by a shark, according to the annual International Shark Attack File from the Florida Museum of Natur... Full Page

Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they've kept their health issue a secret from employers, a new poll finds.

More than a third of workers battling chronic conditions also said they'd skipped a necessary medical appointment over the past year for reasons rel... Full Page

Want to thrive in tough, stressful times? Stay playful.

That's the take-home message from a new study of who fared best, in terms of mental resiliency, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers said the findings have relevance to weathering any sort of trying times.

"Playful" people differ from others in that they display "greate... Full Page

About 93% of people worldwide who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues aren't getting adequate care, a new report finds.

In many cases, people affected by mental illness do not recognize that they have a diagnosable condition, the Canadian research team found. 

But even when diagnoses are made, treatment is ofte... Full Page

More than 800,000 U.S. children have what's called "high threshold" peanut allergy, meaning they can tolerate about half a peanut daily before symptoms arise.

New research suggests that exposing these kids to tiny but gradually increasing levels of store-bought peanut butter might help ease the allergy for good. 

“Our stud... Full Page

When most people think of kids killed in mass shootings, they imagine it occurring at the hands of a stranger, and at school.

The reality, according to a new report, is that most children who lose their lives to a mass shooting usually knew the perpetrator well -- a family member who commits the crime at home. 

“People ten... Full Page

Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully performed the fourth pig kidney transplant in the U.S. 

The recipient of the genetically modified pig organ was a 66-year-old man with kidney failure, surgeons said. 

The transplant, performed in late January, came shortly after a woman in Alabama received a trans... Full Page

When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests.

Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at bay if they ate a big, calorie-rich breakfast. 

There's evidence that heart disease patients "are more likely to develop depression when ... Full Page

Yes, rare cases of vision issues have arisen in people taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but the jury's out on whether the medications caused the eye trouble, according to a new small study.

The study reviewed the cases of nine people who developed sight-robbing issues, such as dysfunction in blood vessels around the eye's optic nerv... Full Page

Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.

However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling, although not as steeply as elsewhere in America.

Still, &ldquo... Full Page

It's long been known that certain complications of pregnancy can raise a woman's risk for heart trouble years later.

But new research shows that even the sisters of these women can be at higher heart risk -- suggesting risks may be genetically shared within families.

“It may be important to identify [all of] these women early t... Full Page

Turns out, looking on the bright side may do more than lift your mood! 

It could also help you save money, especially if you're on a tight budget.

A study published recently in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology  found that people who are more optimistic about the future tend to save more money over t... Full Page

Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was posted briefly online Wednesday and quickly deleted.

The data table was the only mention of bird flu in a report devoted to air quality and California wildfires. 

The data w... Full Page