After drugmaker Novo Nordisk tweaked its diabetes drug Ozempic into Wegovy — a formulation expressly designed to help users shed pounds — sales of both drugs skyrocketed. Other pharmaceutical giants took notice, and over the past weekend...

U.S. intelligence officials have released a report that rejects some points made by those who say the new coronavirus leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. The report was issued Friday in response to a Congressional bill...

A new study finds that women with a common form of irregular heartbeat may be at greater risk for cognitive decline than men. Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is linked with a higher risk for mental decline and...

Smartphones are already handy devices, but researchers have now developed an additional use for them — to check for a fever. An app called FeverPhone is the first ever to transform a smartphone into a personal thermometer...

The number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, cause degenerative brain injuries to football players, a new study suggests. That’s what appears to drive the growing number of cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), researchers say....

Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment. Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic cancer is defined as the spread of disease beyond the local...

Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition. Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change...

If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica. Here is what you need to know about sciatica, including what it is, its causes, symptoms and treatments....

Summer’s here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays, too. It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later...

Your family medical history may reveal some important details about your health, making it vital information to share with your medical provider. It’s helpful to gather what you can before your next visit with your primary care...