A new restriction on the sale of compounded weight loss drugs containing the active ingredient semaglutide is scheduled to take effect in about a month. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are taking steps to help make their brand-name weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy more affordable. Two people who have been taking compounded weight loss…
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether states can deny Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood because the organization’s clinics perform abortions. The Trump administration has also temporarily frozen $27 million in Title X family planning funding designated for Planned Parenthood. Experts say these funding reductions would reduce the health services provided by the organization, most…
The FDA has approved a new at-home test for two common sexually transmitted infections and a sexually transmitted disease. The test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis produces results in 30 minutes. Experts say the kit allows people to test themselves for STDs in the privacy of their home. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently…
Legendary actor Val Kilmer of ‘Top Gun’ fame passed away at 65 at his Los Angeles home. Kilmer’s daughter shared that the cause was pneumonia, an infectious disease of the lungs. Experts say Kilmer’s previous treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. It’s recommended that older adults protect their health…
New research shows that weekend warriors, people who exercise just one or two days per week, have a lower risk of death than regular exercisers. Prior studies have also shown that weekend warriors achieve similar benefits to heart and brain health. Experts agree that when you exercise each week matters less than making sure you…
Actor, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks shares how she prioritizes her health in her 50s. The “Hunger Games” actress is spreading awareness about preventing the respiratory condition pneumococcal pneumonia. Banks shares her journey with healthy aging and how she’s navigated shingles and perimenopause. Known for her iconic role in the “Hunger Games” franchise and Emmy-nominated…
Amy Schumer recently shared she had quit Wegovy due to side effects like nausea. However, Schumer said she was “having a really good experience” with Mounjaro, such as improved menopause symptoms and libido. Experts say it’s common for people to have side effects with GLP-1s. If you can’t tolerate a GLP-1 drug, your doctor might…
SNL’s Kenan Thompson opens up about living with GERD for the first time. The beloved actor and comedian says the digestive condition is no joke. After years of experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, Thompson found relief with medication. As the longest-running cast member of the iconic variety show “Saturday Night Live,” Kenan Thompson knows how to make…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has gutted key programs linked to successful smoking cessation. The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health was eliminated by the HHS, which could limit access to valuable resources on smoking cessation and prevention. Experts say the federal cuts could increase smoking rates in the U.S. and raise…
Three people in a rural town in California have died this year from hantavirus, public health officials reported. The rare virus had killed actor Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, in February. Hackman died a week later of heart disease with complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. Hantavirus is spread to people through droppings, urine, and saliva…