Health
Cheap prescriptions from Canada could get much harder to buy
New customs requirements could disrupt a decades-old workaround used by Americans facing high U.S. drug prices
Health
News about healthcare, drugs and all the supposed "wellness" flimflam.
Health
Most older Americans say they’d take a vaccine to prevent dementia
A vaccine to reduce the risk of dementia? Older Americans are all for it.
Health
Ozempic users report sudden vision loss — and lawsuits are beginning to pile up
The FDA has not yet issued a warning, although European regulators have.
Health
Study finds younger military veterans have higher PFAS levels than non-vets
The findings suggest younger veterans should consider being screened for elevated PFAS levels.
AI/Privacy
AI chatbots may tell patients what they want to hear — even when it’s dangerous
AI can sometimes be a bit too eager to please, researchers caution.
AI/Privacy
How to ask an AI bot a health question without talking it into reassuring you
Facts are one thing, opinions are another. Make sure you know what you're getting.
Insurance
Costco is getting into Medicare — but don't buy health insurance the way you buy paper towels
Other companies are running away but Costco thinks it can make Medicare programs work for its members.
Health
Cheap groceries may carry a hidden health cost, study finds
Living near a traditional grocery store was associated with lower rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure in a new nationwide study.
Health
Healthy bargains when food choices are limited
Healthy food isn't always the most expensive. There are plenty of low-cost alternatives.
Health
Sprinting vs. running: A few hard minutes may trigger surprisingly big changes in the body
But the study does not show that three minutes of sprinting provides the same overall health benefits as 90 minutes of running — and all-out sprinting isn't appropriate for everyone.
Health
Why washing lettuce isn't enough
Washing fresh fruits and vegetables is still a good idea. But outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Salmonella and other pathogens demonstrate why consumers shouldn't think of rinsing produce as a guarantee of safety.
Health
Scientists find a surprising clue to why GLP-1 drugs work so well
Yale researchers found that semaglutide appears to activate — rather than suppress — brain cells normally associated with hunger