An mRNA vaccine from Moderna shows promise at preventing recurrences of melanoma skin cancer, which could mark a turnaround for cancer vaccines.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
White House to invest $5 billion in next-generation COVID vaccines. Here’s why we need new ones.
Like Operation Warp Speed, Project NextGen will involve public-private collaborations to speed up the development of new COVID vaccines.
Why experts worry the ‘magic’ in new weight loss medications carries a dark side
From side effects like nausea to Big Pharma’s influence, some experts caution patients to consider the downsides of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Should you ask ChatGPT for medical advice? We asked an expert — and ChatGPT.
Looking for advice about getting medical advice from a chatbot? We asked a chatbot — and an expert — what you should know.
Are sugar substitutes healthy? Research doesn’t yet offer comforting answers.
New data about the health effects of a sugar substitute leads to one more question: Are sweeteners really healthier than the real thing?
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro: How these medications promote weight loss – and what you need to know
How is Wegovy different than Ozempic? What are the side effects and long-term success? Here’s a breakdown of a latest weight loss medications.
Long COVID has some weird symptoms. Face blindness may be one them.
It’s not clear how many people have developed face blindness after having COVID-19, but research suggests an infection may trigger prosopagnosia.
People with diabetes lived longer on lower carb and plant-based diet, study finds
Moderating carbohydrates and avoiding processed food and meats appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, a Harvard study finds.
Another reason to avoid rodents: NYC’s rats found infected with virus that causes COVID
A new study finds that rats in New York City were infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, potentially posing a risk to people.
WeightWatchers adds drugs to weight-loss menu with purchase of health startup Sequence
With the purchase of telehealth startup Sequence, WeightWatchers will add powerful new weight-loss drugs like Wegovy to its diet and exercise program.