'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.

Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients

President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.

Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide

A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.

Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute

Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.

New research finds fish oil supplements can slow healing for some injuries

New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health. 

Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate. 

Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests

A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.

Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak sickening dozens

Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has caused nearly three dozen illnesses across several states. Health officials believe the illnesses are linked to backyard poultry that carry the germ.

Early tick surge raises concerns for spike in Lyme, other diseases

Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.

What are peptides? FDA may ease restrictions on unproven health fad

Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.

U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study

Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.

Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight

Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.