HEALTH 1 day ago For cold and flu treatments, do you need a prescription or are over-the-counter meds good enough? There are many options to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’s important to know the difference.
HEALTH 4 days ago Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds The experimental weight loss drug retatrutide could also help to improve liver health, a new study suggests. The findings came from a large clinical trialled by Virginia Commonwealth University.
HEALTH 5 days ago The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it Doctors detail why so many people experience more aches and pains during the colder weather — and how to stay healthy and ward off discomfort by taking smart health steps.
HEALTH November 20 Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope in new FDA-approved treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 8 approved a new oral medicine called Fruzaqla (fruquintinib) for the treatment of patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer.
HEALTH November 19 Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments' Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Death rates fell 24% between 2001 and 2021.
HEALTH November 14 Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.
HEALTH November 11 First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.
HEALTH November 9 Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time' Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
HEALTH November 3 7 tips for falling asleep on long-haul flights (Hint: Skip the alcohol, coffee and sedatives) Getting some decent sleep on a long-haul flight may be a challenge, but sleep specialists and others shared thoughtful steps to take to help bring on the zzz's while in the air.
Cervical Cancer November 2 Cervical cancer drug raises survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy: 'Game-changer' The prescription medicine TIVDAK is showing positive results for treating cervical cancer after a phase 3 trial. Drs. Brian Slomovitz and Kathleen Moore reveal its efficacy and potential.