An Obesity Drug Prevents Covid Deaths, Study Suggests

People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear.

The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.

No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox

The country at the center of a global health emergency is struggling even to diagnose cases and provide basic care.

Eli Lilly’s Popular Weight Loss Drug, Zepbound, Is Getting a Price Cut

Eli Lilly will now sell cheaper vials of Zepbound, presenting a direct challenge to telehealth companies that offer compounded versions of the medication.

No cometas estos errores con tus medicinas

Prácticas muy habituales, como guardar pastillas en la cocina, pueden reducir su eficacia. Esto es lo que dicen los expertos.

Medication Mistakes Pharmacists Want You to Stop Making

Common habits like storing pills in your medicine cabinet can reduce their effectiveness, experts say.

Psychedelics May Give the Living a Glimpse Into Near-Death States

A survey revealed similarities between these two altered states of consciousness.

A New Treatment for Severe Allergic Reactions — Without the Needle

A nasal spray can tamp down potentially fatal reactions, a boon to the many patients in crisis who fear using EpiPens.

Kamala Harris Can Tout Success at Lowering Drug Prices

The government is finally negotiating drug prices.

¿Quienes deben tomar Paxlovid?

El tratamiento puede ayudar a evitar que los casos leves o moderados de covid se agraven. Esto es lo que hay que saber.