Recent research has highlighted the bone-health risks of taking thyroid medication, prescribed to 23 million Americans.

There is some debate as to whether GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy can lead to unhealthy muscle mass loss in addition to ...

Prescription weight loss medications, including GLP-1 agonists, orlistat, and Contrave, may be effective for some people. But other lifestyle changes are still necessary for long-term success.

Washington — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a new rule the Biden ...

The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration. By Margot Sanger-Katz Margot Sanger-Katz has been ...

If you don't take your thyroid medication to treat your thyroid condition, you'll likely start to have an array of adverse symptoms. These include fatigue, hair loss, changes in blood pressure, heart ...

Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people too. In fact, ...

Viral infections, such as herpes, are managed with antivirals. A viral infection often does not go entirely away. Medications can manage symptoms and help prevent outbreaks of the condition. While ...

The Biden administration Tuesday announced plans to provide coverage for a class of costly anti-obesity medications including Wegovy and Zepbound for those enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.

Affected children and young adults should undergo a thorough diagnostic workup, including collection of clinical history, ...

Liver transplantation is effective, and its actuarial 10-year survival rate is 75%. Drugs such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil promise greater blanket immunosuppression ...