People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for Read More

Many patients are eager to discontinue Wegovy or Zepbound when their weight loss plateaus. But doctors say it’s difficult Read More

The estimate focused on five cancers for which there is medically recommended screening — breast, cervical, colorectal, lung and prostate — and Read More

While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal Read More

In the era when people traveled by sailing ship and steamer, illnesses usually burned themselves out before boats reached shore, Read More

A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no Read More

As patients consider drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro to treat obesity, experts say the choices are not so Read More

“Obesity first” doctors say they start with one medication, to treat obesity, and often find other chronic diseases, like rheumatoid Read More