What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?

More than half of people who get legal abortions in the United States — and three-quarters in Europe — use medication abortion.

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Abortion Pill Mifepristone

The justices’ decision could cut off prescriptions by telemedicine and pills sent by mail, and also have implications for the regulatory authority of the F.D.A.

Por qué la gente odia las medicinas de por vida y por qué Ozempic sería distinto

Las personas tienden a dejar de tomar las medicinas para controlar la presión arterial, la diabetes o el colesterol. Los pacientes que toman los nuevos fármacos contra la obesidad muestran un comportamiento distinto.

F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People

Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.

A Complete Guide to Allergy Treatments for Your Symptoms

You’re sniffling, sneezing and staring at the pharmacy shelf. Here’s how to choose the right option for your symptoms.

Patients Hate ‘Forever’ Drugs. Are Ozempic and Wegovy Different?

The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication.

Patients Hate ‘Forever’ Drugs. Are Ozempic and Wegovy Different?

The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication.

The Psychedelic Evangelist

A Johns Hopkins scientist was known for rigorous studies of psychedelics. Was he a true believer?

Centene Health Care Fraud Case: How Private Lawyers Profited

A group of politically connected lawyers teamed up to go after insurers and made millions from one of the largest Medicaid settlements in history.

Oprah — and America — Embrace the Promise of Ozempic

Her special is a harbinger of how the weight-loss industry is rebranding: Obesity is a disease, and — for the first time — it’s not your fault.