A study revealed that the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces emergency visits, hospitalizations and deaths among U.S. veterans.

Three researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 for the discovery of regulatory T cells, the FOXP3 gene mutation and the role they play within autoimmune diseases.

As part of the Most Favored Nation pricing effort, Pfizer has agreed to invest in U.S. manufacturing and to allow access to its drugs at a discount through a new direct-to-patient website.

Brian K. Lee, Ph.D., of Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, says that despite the fact that some studies suggest there is link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevel...

Sexual and gender minority individuals still face insurance denials and cost-sharing barriers when accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), despite having a Grade A recommendation from the United…

A half-dozen takeaways from an MJH Life Sciences webinar on the Trump administration's push for most-favored nation drug pricing

For someone with HIV, a mental health disorder may decrease their life expectancy by as many as five years, according to the results of a recent international study.

In an analysis from Trilliant Health of 11 inpatient and outpatient procedures, Aetna and UnitedHealthcare had huge variations in rates across the country, across states, and even at the same facility...

HIV-fighting antibodies produced in infant macaques in a preclinical trial could be the future of HIV prevention in humans, according to Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, Associate Professor of Microbiology ...

International audience surveys from last year’s menopause documentary, The (M) Factor, shed light on the ongoing need for increased menopause awareness for patients and providers alike.

The healthcare conglomerate says rising medical costs are squeezing earnings from operations.

Sarepta officials said the temporary halt in shipments was done to maintain a productive working relationship with regulators while they address a safety labeling update about the risk of acute liver ...

The prevalence of autoimmune disease patients with a mental health disorder is almost twice the number of patients without, suggesting there is a link between inflammation and conditions such as depre...

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The FDA had resolved the shortage of Wegovy in April, and telehealth providers were advised to stop selling compounded semaglutide products. Novo Nordisk said that Hims & Hers continues to offer these...

Proposed Medicaid cuts by the House Budget Committee could result in 7.6 million more uninsured Americans and more than 16,000 preventable deaths annually, according to a new analysis published in the...

Gen Z was the age group most likely to spend the money on GLP-1 agonists; still, only 27% would.

Approximately 57% of Americans are lonely, with younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, reporting higher levels than older Americans, a recent Cigna survey shows.

Researchers found that nearly 28% of hospitalized chronic liver disease patients with acute kidney injury had alcohol-related disorders, as did almost 60% with hepatorenal syndrome.

Men and people ages 45 and older face additional risk of serious kidney conditions six to 12 months after their viral illness, a study finds.

Their concerns come in response to the bill unveiled Sunday night by House Republicans that would tighten eligibility rules, create work requirements and freeze provider taxes under Medicaid—the feder...

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Healthcare hasn't been a priority of the second Trump administration so far, panelists at the Asembia agreed. Medicaid may loom large, though, as the administration and congressional Republicans look ...

Women who undergo menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience cognitive decline, which may lead to dementia, according to new research.

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study.

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The quality-adjusted life years has shown staying power in cost-effectiveness calculations, but some say it has major flaws and have proposed alternatives.