Health
Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say.
Read MoreAn internal memo proposes carving out $40 billion from federal health agencies while eliminating dozens of programs. Congress has ultimate appropriation authority.
Read MoreEli Lilly reported promising results from a study of its experimental oral drug that could rival popular injections to treat obesity and diabetes.
Read MoreClinical results of a GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.
Read MoreThe health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.
Read MoreThe World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.
Read MoreU.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.
Read MoreIn the first clinical trial of its kind, an A.I. chatbot eased mental health symptoms among participants. The technology may someday help solve the provider shortage.
Read MoreWhile the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.”
Read MoreLevies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.
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