Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and liraglutide ...

Cognitive impairment, including decreased attention and memory, remains one of the most disabling aspects of schizophrenia, affecting social life of patients. However, no effective treatment has yet ...

From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect ...

Test your knowledge of credit cards, buying a home, saving for college or retirement and other things that affect your wallet. By Connie Chang and Juli Fraga Illustrations by Jay Daniel Wright Making ...

Patients unsure of their healthcare provider during consultations were less likely to report confidence and trust and that their needs were met, especially in remote consultations. Researchers ...

The new year will bring several new laws to Texas. New Texas laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, include changes to business property taxes, immigration enforcement by local sheriffs and eviction ...

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WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps will institute a sex-neutral scoring physical fitness test for Marines with a combat arms primary military occupational specialty, the service announced this week. “Our ...

Cancer care providers and organizations are gearing up for changes in reimbursement and other policy reforms set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Following the October 31 release of the Centers for ...

Major workforce reductions across HHS agencies—including CMS, NIH, and ACL—are creating uncertainty for rehabilitation therapists by slowing policy development, disrupting research and grant ...

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We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...