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A new study finds older adults receiving a high-dose flu shot had a significantly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to those getting the standard dose.
Two more pharmaceutical giants will sell medications at steep discounts on the TrumpRx platform starting Monday, offering savings on drugs like Humira and Xofluza exclusively to the uninsured.
The U.S. FDA has approved a new prescription pill for chronic weight management, offering an additional pharmaceutical tool against obesity.
Los Angeles County faces a record surge in flea-borne typhus infections, with 220 cases in 2025 and nearly all patients requiring hospitalization.
Novo Nordisk's new oral Wegovy pill is drawing tens of thousands of new patients into weight loss treatment, many of whom previously avoided injectable GLP-1 drugs due to cost or needle fear.
Los Angeles County recorded 220 flea-borne typhus cases in 2025, a record high requiring hospitalization for nearly 90% of patients. Health officials warn pet owners about prevention.
Researchers find common chemotherapy drug doxorubicin blocks HSV-1 virus in lab models, offering potential new treatment path for drug-resistant infections.
A potent synthetic opioid, nitazenes, has been found in wastewater from 26 Missouri schools, prompting a public health warning and a push for Naloxone awareness.
Doctors warn of a potential comeback for the deadly Hib bacterial infection as CDC data shows a drop in vaccination coverage among U.S. infants.
Ohio faces multiple measles outbreaks as federal health officials, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., roll back recommended childhood immunizations, creating confusion and risk.
