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First GLP-1 pill for weight loss, diabetes shows success in late-phase trial

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Eli Lilly has seen positive results from a phase 3 trial of Orforglipron, the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. Previous versions were administered via injection.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:02 pm

Smartphone use could reduce dementia risk in older adults, study finds

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The risk of dementia could decrease with consistent use of smartphones and other technology among older adults, according to a new study from Baylor University.

Published: April 17, 2025, 6:36 pm

Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report

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A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:00 am

Medical test linked to cancer, plus rising strep throat cases

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The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:56 pm

Fake Ozempic drugs found in US drug supply, FDA warns

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The FDA has issued a warning about counterfeit Ozempic medications, sharing the lot numbers and serial numbers of products that should not be used, sold or distributed.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:34 pm

Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

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Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

Published: April 16, 2025, 6:13 pm

Dementia risk connected to cannabis-related hospital visits, says study

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New research found that older individuals who visited the hospital for cannabis-related reasons could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Canadian researcher Daniel Myran discusses the findings.

Published: April 16, 2025, 5:08 pm

Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’

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CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions, but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.

Published: April 16, 2025, 1:03 pm

As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine

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A powerful stimulant that keeps users sleepless for days and can ignite psychosis and violence has been rattling Portland and its safety networks.

Published: April 16, 2025, 12:05 pm

WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty

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The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:57 pm

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

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U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:43 pm

Trump Seeks to Lower Drug Prices Through Medicare and Some Imports

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President Trump directed his administration to help states import drugs from Canada. But a proposal to alter a Medicare program to reduce costs could wind up raising prices.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:13 pm

Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks

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Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.

Published: April 16, 2025, 1:17 pm

Trump Administration Proposes Sharp Budget Cuts for H.H.S.

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An internal memo proposes carving out $40 billion from federal health agencies while eliminating dozens of programs. Congress has ultimate appropriation authority.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:16 pm

Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis

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Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say.

Published: April 17, 2025, 7:19 pm

Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar

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Eli Lilly said clinical results of its GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:12 pm

RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

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The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:29 am

Faces From a Meth Surge

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The devastating stimulant has been hitting Portland, Maine hard, even competing with fentanyl as the street drug of choice. Although a fentanyl overdose can be reversed with Narcan, no medicine can reverse a meth overdose. Nor has any been approved to treat meth addiction.Unlike fentanyl, which sedates users, meth can make people anxious and violent. Its effects can overwhelm not just users but community residents and emergency responders.Here are voices from one troubled neighborhood.

Published: April 16, 2025, 11:58 am

What to Know About Today’s Meth

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The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that can swiftly reverse a meth overdose and none approved to treat meth addiction.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:46 pm

Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?

With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:36 pm

Scientists pinpoint lifestyle change that could delay dementia for YEARS

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Previous studies have shown that preventing vision loss, treating depression and doing plenty of exercise are all ways of reducing the risk.

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:56 pm

Boy, 6, had symptom that affects almost every child... months later he died from cancer

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The devastated parents of a six year-old boy who died from hidden cancer in less than a year have urged others to seek advice for childrens' ailments - even if they seem harmless.

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:27 pm

The common medications killing your sex life, revealed by experts. It's not just antidepressants - and there's one life-changing drug men take at their peril

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While theories abound for what has caused the recent sexual slump, especially among younger people, some experts believe the answer could lie in our medicine cabinets.

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:17 pm

It used to be an 'old person's disease'. So how DID a super-fit, clean-eating 32-year-old like me develop stage four bowel cancer in just 18 months?

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One minute, I was lying on a bed in the day surgery suites. The next, I was being told - with a camera still inside me - that they'd found something, and it didn't look good.

Published: April 17, 2025, 3:18 pm

Sleep expert shares simple changes you can make to get a better night of rest

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Sleep expert Dr. Leah Kaylor explained that with consistency and effort, you can fix your circadian rhythm and save your body from the dangerous effects of sleep deprivation.

Published: April 17, 2025, 3:13 pm

Microbiologist reveals stomach-churning reason you should NEVER wear outdoor shoes in the house...

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Dr Manal Mohammed, an expert in microbiology at the University of Westminster, said shoes tracking mud or dirt into carpets should be the least of our worries.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:18 pm

Shocking selfies reveal alarming effect of eating too many carrots - woman's face changes colour

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She suddenly became worried in December after looking at a photo of herself, noticing her skin had turned orange and assumed jaundice was to blame.

Published: April 17, 2025, 1:58 pm

The only sign of mum's bowel cancer that killed her in a year - GP said it was 'food intolerance'

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Maria Paszkiewicz went to the doctors but was told her symptoms were the ill-effects of a food intolerance. Within eight months she had died from bowel cancer that spread to her liver.

Published: April 17, 2025, 1:05 pm

NHS hospitals giving 'corridor patients' vanity packs with ear plugs and eye masks to make chaotic stays 'comfortable'

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A 42-year-old woman detailed how she was given the airline-style care packages during a two-day long ordeal where she was cared for on a bed in an NHS hospital corridor.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:13 pm

Teen left 'a few hours from death' after vaping habit 'triggered' bacterial infection that led to lethal sepsis

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A 16 year-old who almost died of a life-threatening lung infection has warned youngsters to avoid vapes at all costs, after doctors said her 18-month habit triggered her disease.

Published: April 17, 2025, 10:58 am

Easy-to-dismiss symptoms of diabetes and how it becomes deadly - after Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death is revealed

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The 39-year-old, best known for playing Buffy the Vampire Slayer's younger sister Dawn Summers was found dead at her home in New York in February.

Published: April 17, 2025, 10:25 am

Researchers discover key factor that makes women 80% more likely to die from breast cancer

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Women with a syndrome related to lifestyle factors are 80 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer, a shocking new study has revealed.

Published: April 17, 2025, 10:16 am

Common ailment suffered by millions makes you 70% more likely to suffer deadly stroke, scientists discover

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Finnish researchers analysing health data from more than 1,000 adults under 50 found those suffering from the painful problem had a significantly higher chance of a stroke.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:36 am

Could your wellness routine kill you? Paralysed for life, heart attacks and even DEATH...the horrifying dangers of trendy treatments revealed - as woman dies from cryotherapy session

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Doctors across the UK and other nations have warned about the dangers of several wellness trends - prompting concerns about risk of heat stroke, injury and other dangerous conditions.

Published: April 17, 2025, 6:55 am

Experts warn against vegan diets - half of plant-based eaters at risk of muscle wastage, study suggests

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Experts, who analysed the diet of almost 200 long term vegans in New Zealand, found about 50 per cent were deficient in two critical amino acids.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:07 am

Pfizer axes controversial medication amid liver cancer fears

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Pfizer has stopped the development of its weight loss pill after a patient experienced a liver injury that was potentially caused by the drug.

Published: April 16, 2025, 8:15 pm

Millions who take cheap, common drug could be protected from deadly type of cancer

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Cambridge found a drug that costs mere pennies per pill could help prevent a type of cancer that kills about four out of five patients within five years of their diagnosis.

Published: April 16, 2025, 7:11 pm

Top doctor warns cooking ingredient millions use is linked to aggressive breast cancer

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Professor Justin Stebbing, who has led groundbreaking research into cancer treatments, described a recent study highlighting the cancer risk as 'significant'.

Published: April 16, 2025, 5:01 pm

Experts pinpoint common nutrient deficiency that can wreck men's sexual performance

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Toxicologists have discovered that a deficiency in the nutrient could fuel erectile dysfunction, and even make libido-boosting drugs less effective.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:52 pm

The common but little-known condition that leaves millions of women battling excruciating pain - and gets misdiagnosed by doctors

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For many women, that time of the month is simply that: days when they experience discomfort, inconvenience and pain. But Robyn Cowie's periods make it difficult even to go for a walk in the park.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:02 pm

I'm only 25, but a chance test spotted pre-cancer in my colon, I had no symptoms - how many more are at risk without knowing?

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Caty Abitz, from Madison, Wisconsin in the US, will now have to undergo checks every three years and has urged other young people to follow her example.

Published: April 16, 2025, 11:07 am

Fears as deadliest Victorian disease spotted again in the UK - killer bug imported in 'Holy water' from Ethiopia

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The water, taken from a sacred well and flown back to the UK earlier this year, contained a drug-resistant strain of the deadly water-borne disease, according to reports.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:29 am

Prime cause of colon cancer in under 50s is 'an often overlooked food', warn top medics

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World renowned cancer experts are raising the alarm about the often 'overlooked' food that is a prime cause of cancer in people under 50.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:44 am

Detail in the way you walk could put you at risk of sudden cardiac death

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British scientists, who tracked more than 420,000 adults, found it was most beneficial for women under 60 who were a healthy weight and those with pre-existing conditions.

Published: April 16, 2025, 6:49 am

Stomach-churning 'Ozempic feet' is latest bizarre side effect of weight-loss drug... which stars show signs?

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Blockbuster weight loss drug Ozempic can cause a surprising side effect in your feet - and some celebrities are already showing signs.

Published: April 16, 2025, 5:52 am

Cut dementia risk...by using a smartphone: Researchers say using digital technology could protect against cognitive decline

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Researchers found digital technology use was linked with a 58 per cent lower risk of cognitive impairment, which encompasses problem-solving or memory issues.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:45 am

Scientists prepare for 'mammothpox' virus that could emerge from arctic permafrost and threaten humanity

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While the scenario and the virus were completely fictitious, scientists warn the threat of 'zombie viruses' emerging from permafrost thawing due to climate change is very real.

Published: April 16, 2025, 12:38 am

America's autism hotspots revealed as new data lays bare 'rampant epidemic'

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A newly released study from the CDC revealed which states are autism hotspots as the US faces a 'relentless epidemic' of cases, which Robert F Kennedy Jr has blamed on 'environmental toxins.'

Published: April 17, 2025, 7:45 pm

I'm a mother diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer at 34. The only sign was a frustrating symptom millions ignore every day

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Jennifer's cancer story and the chain of events leading to her diagnosis echoes that of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star's Teddi Mellencamp.

Published: April 17, 2025, 7:04 pm

US state reveals eye-watering 1,500% increase in killer STD... as Trump shutters its main testing lab

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The news comes just as two national laboratories that did testing for rare forms of hepatitis and drug-resistant sexually transmitted diseases were forced to close following government cuts.

Published: April 17, 2025, 5:59 pm

The horrifying hidden dangers of saunas: We reveal the shocking risks to your health of one of Britain's favourite activities - after former model Mileva Brooks collapsed and died

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Before Mileva Brooks entered the sauna at her local gym, she stopped to read the safety warning printed on the door.

Published: April 17, 2025, 5:02 pm

Tom Cruise's ominous 2005 warning about Big Pharma re-emerges as CDC drops antidepressant bombshell

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It's been nearly 20 years since Tom Cruise 's infamous outburst on the Today show, where he passionately railed against antidepressants and called psychiatry a 'pseudoscience.'

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:58 pm

Daily pill could replace weight-loss injections like Ozempic - patients lose a stone in a matter of months, trial data shows

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A daily weight loss pill that works like breakthrough fat jab Ozempic could be available in the UK as early as next year.

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:25 pm

Trump's CDC to launch bombshell Covid vaccine shakeup that could tank Big Pharma profits

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outside panel of vaccine experts this week discussed narrowing recommendations on the use of Covid-19 booster shots.

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:19 pm

Top government food scientist quits after threatening to blow whistle on true dangers of artificial ingredients

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Dr Kevin Hall, a nutrition and metabolism scientist at the National Institutes of Health , announced on X that he had taken the decision to retire early at the age of 54.

Published: April 17, 2025, 3:28 pm

'Health' food contaminated with E. coli sparks major nationwide outbreak with one dead and 90 sick

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A strain of E. coli lurking in a healthy food has sickened 89 people across 15 states and killed one, but the FDA is keeping the source of the deadly vegetable under wraps.

Published: April 17, 2025, 3:21 pm

I burned 20lbs of fat without trying after adopting three 'weird' European habits

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Stepping on the scales, Richa Prasad was shocked to find she'd lost 20lbs without trying after moving to Portugal.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:21 am

Urgent warning over popular soup brand eaten by millions that is contaminated with WOOD

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A public health alert is being issued for more than a dozen types of soup products over concerns they are contaminated with 'foreign material.'

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:59 pm

RFK Jr sensationally claims five 'toxins' in everyday goods that could be causing autism epidemic

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Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has offered a list of 'toxins' that he says could be driving a surge in autism across the US.

Published: April 16, 2025, 7:09 pm

Startling number of children with autism revealed as cases rise AGAIN: 'Rampant epidemic'

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Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has has warned that the 'autism epidemic is running rampant,' as new data shows that the disorder among US children has reached a record level.

Published: April 16, 2025, 5:04 pm

My heart stopped for 10 minutes... what I saw in the afterlife and sign it wasn't part of God's plan

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The 45-year-old from Wills Point, Texas, has almost died twice following two cardiac arrests and the first time, her heart stopped beating for 10 minutes.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:19 pm

Doctors issue super-spreader warning as US child exposes 50 kids to world's most infectious disease

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A one-year-old girl from Ingham County was found suffering from measles this week and has traveled to multiple locations while contagious

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:17 pm

Panic as six nurses are diagnosed with brain tumor in possible cluster at Harvard-linked hospital

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At least six employees at a Harvard-linked hospital in the Boston area have been diagnosed with brain tumors, the administration announced this week. Affected nurses speculate there may be more.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:45 pm

Now conspiracy theorists claim to spot a fake HAND on the Blue Origin ship - as they continue to insist something was 'definitely wrong' with Katy Perry's flight

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Conspiracy theorists have seized on a viral image which appears to show a fake hand on the Blue Origin spacecraft which took Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez to space.

Published: April 17, 2025, 4:49 pm

Lyrid Meteor Shower is about to peak with up to 15 shooting stars flying overhead every hour - here's the best time to see the celestial display

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If you're yet to witness a meteor shower, you may finally get your chance to tick one off your bucket list.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:29 pm

Microbiologist reveals stomach-churning reason you should NEVER wear outdoor shoes in the house...

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Dr Manal Mohammed, an expert in microbiology at the University of Westminster, said shoes tracking mud or dirt into carpets should be the least of our worries.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:18 pm

Popular Easter treat could be LETHAL to dogs, vets warn - and it's not chocolate

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With the Easter weekend almost finally here, many households will be stocking up on delicious treats. But if you have a dog, make sure you don't fall for their puppy-dog eyes.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:17 pm

Is there any truth to the 5-second rule? Scientists FINALLY settle the debate

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Is there any truth to the five-second rule? TikToker @HowDirtyIs set out to settle the debate once and for all - and it's bad news if you've been living by the five-second rule.

Published: April 17, 2025, 1:53 pm

Scientists may have found aliens…but should we contact them? Top physicists warn reaching out to extraterrestrials could result in 'the end of all life on Earth'

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Scientist reveal promising signs of biological life on another planet, but trying to reach out to them could be 'a really bad idea' according to one expert.

Published: April 17, 2025, 1:23 pm

Scientists reveal what aliens could REALLY look like on exoplanet K2-18b

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As scientists discover the most promising evidence of life on a distant planet, experts reveal what that alien life might look like.

Published: April 17, 2025, 1:01 pm

Famous English beach could disappear forever - as seaside resort launches £30million plan to save it

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A stretch of custard-coloured sand beloved by British tourists in the north west could disappear unless urgent action is taken.

Published: April 17, 2025, 10:32 am

Social media erupts with hilarious memes as scientists discover signature of alien life on a planet 120 light years from Earth - 'don't lose hope - maybe the love of your life is on K2-18b'

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Following the announcement of the alien planet, it didn't take long for hilarious memes to pop up across social media.

Published: April 17, 2025, 10:06 am

I'm a travel expert - these are the affordable Amazon essentials I swear by for any trip, including space-saving plane hack that makes flights a whole lot more comfortable

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MailOnline's Deputy Travel Editor, Hayley Minn, has handpicked some of her favourite holiday must-haves available on Amazon just in time for summer.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:34 am

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth: Scientists detect signs of tell-tale biosignature of microbial life on ocean-covered planet that could be 'teeming with life'

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A distant ocean-covered world, teeming with life. That's the most likely explanation for a new discovery made by scientists studying the planet K2-18b.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:26 am

Children are developing 'Fortnite accents' after spending too much time playing the video game, experts warn

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Experts have warned that some children are spending so much time playing the game that they're developing 'Fortnite accents'.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:57 am

Revulsion at Katy Perry over her 'ultimate insult' to NASA astronauts stranded in space for 9 months

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Katy Perry emerged from the Blue Origin capsule and immediately dropped to her knees to kiss the dirt, elated to be back on solid ground. But the move has sparked fury among fans.

Published: April 17, 2025, 6:19 am

Massive solar storm set to hit in matter of HOURS causing global blackouts

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NOAA issued a Geomagnetic Storm Warning for a 'strong' G3 storm, which could cause power system voltage irregularities, sparking dips, surges or disruptions in some grid operations.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:52 am

Brits are falling out of love with purebreed dogs: Vets warn buyers are ditching Greyhounds and Yorkshire Terriers in favour of trendy designer crossbreeds like Cockapoos and Labradoodles

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New figures reveal that Britons are falling out of love with purebreed dogs in favour of trendy crossbreeds.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:29 am

California rocked by earthquake swarm just days after 5.2 magnitude hit

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California was hit by multiple earthquakes on Wednesday, just days after a major 5.2 magnitude quake rocked the state.

Published: April 16, 2025, 5:23 pm

Is Yellowstone's supervolcano on the brink of erupting? Concerning study reveals just how close the enormous magma reserve is to the surface

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If it erupted today, it's thought Yellowstone in the northwestern United States could cause a prolonged nuclear winter and global starvation.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:12 pm

Conspiracy theorists seize on Blue Origin door gaffe - and claim it's 'definitive proof' that Katy Perry's mission was FAKE

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A bizarre gaffe has ignited online conspiracy theories about Katy Perry's flight into space with Blue Origin.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:05 pm

Mysterious 'portal' discovered on Mars by NASA that could lead to new world of alien life

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NASA has admitted that an over 300-foot-wide hole in the surface of Mars could be a 'portal' leading to alien life hiding underground on the Red Planet.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:03 pm

Scientists create lab-grown chicken nuggets that look and taste just like real meat - so, would YOU try them?

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Whether it's barbecued, breaded, roasted, grilled or poached, chicken is firm favourite across the world. Now, scientists have put a modern spin on a classic chicken dish - the humble nugget.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:00 pm

Revealed: The exact date you should turn your heating OFF this spring - as experts finally settle the debate

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It's something that millions of households squabble over every spring. When should the heating be turned off? Now, a survey of 2,000 Britons has settled the debate once and for all.

Published: April 16, 2025, 1:36 pm

What happens when Elon leaves DOGE? Expert exposes why Musk's 'whiz kids' are really in Washington

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As Elon Musk reportedly prepares to leave DOGE already, questions are swirling about what happens to his army of tech geniuses once the billionaire leaves.

Published: April 16, 2025, 12:03 pm

Terrified city goes to extreme lengths to protect itself from huge volcano set to explode

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Nearly 300,000 residents of a US city have been told to prepare for a volcano that 'is about to erupt.'

Published: April 16, 2025, 11:06 am

Colossal squid is seen live in the deep sea for the first time EVER - as baffled scientists spot the elusive creature in the South Atlantic Ocean

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The stunning 4K video film, captured in the deep sea by California's Schmidt Ocean Institute, shows the rare creature's transparent body and eight pink tentacles.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:17 am

Scientists have found the origin of WATER on Earth - and say it didn't come from asteroids after all

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Scientists have discovered where Earth's water comes from, and say that it wasn't brought to the planet by asteroid impacts after all.

Published: April 16, 2025, 6:36 am

7 simple ways to protect your credit cards while traveling

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Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares several easy ways to keep your credit cards safe from digital thieves while you're traveling this summer.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:00 pm

Will 3D tech change sports forever?

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Arcturus sets up cameras around the edges of baseball stadiums to capture real-time action and generate a 3D digital clone of the game.

Published: April 17, 2025, 10:00 am

Fox News AI Newsletter: Nvidia announces plans to make AI supercomputers in US

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Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:59 pm

Hackers steal 1.6 million patient records in major healthcare breach

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The CyberGuy explains why healthcare organizations are vulnerable to hackers after there have been a half dozen data breaches this year.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:00 pm

AI system restores speech for paralyzed patients using own voice

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Developed at two California universities, the innovative technology combines brain-computer interfaces with advanced AI to decode neural activity into audible speech.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:00 am

As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine

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A powerful stimulant that keeps users sleepless for days and can ignite psychosis and violence has been rattling Portland and its safety networks.

Published: April 16, 2025, 12:05 pm

WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty

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The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:57 pm

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

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U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:43 pm

Trump Seeks to Lower Drug Prices Through Medicare and Some Imports

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President Trump directed his administration to help states import drugs from Canada. But a proposal to alter a Medicare program to reduce costs could wind up raising prices.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:13 pm

Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks

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Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.

Published: April 16, 2025, 1:17 pm

Trump Administration Proposes Sharp Budget Cuts for H.H.S.

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An internal memo proposes carving out $40 billion from federal health agencies while eliminating dozens of programs. Congress has ultimate appropriation authority.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:16 pm

Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis

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Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say.

Published: April 17, 2025, 7:19 pm

Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar

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Eli Lilly said clinical results of its GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:12 pm

RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

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The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:29 am

Faces From a Meth Surge

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The devastating stimulant has been hitting Portland, Maine hard, even competing with fentanyl as the street drug of choice. Although a fentanyl overdose can be reversed with Narcan, no medicine can reverse a meth overdose. Nor has any been approved to treat meth addiction.Unlike fentanyl, which sedates users, meth can make people anxious and violent. Its effects can overwhelm not just users but community residents and emergency responders.Here are voices from one troubled neighborhood.

Published: April 16, 2025, 11:58 am

What to Know About Today’s Meth

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The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that can swiftly reverse a meth overdose and none approved to treat meth addiction.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:46 pm

Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?

With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:36 pm

Here’s What to Know About Rare Earth Minerals and Renewable Energy

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The shift to cleaner power needs resources from China. An export ban just cut off some supplies.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:28 pm

Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis

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Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say.

Published: April 17, 2025, 7:19 pm

Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar

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Eli Lilly said clinical results of its GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:05 pm

Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet

Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:05 pm

Trump Administration Aims to Redefine ‘Harm’ for Endangered Species

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Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil.

Published: April 17, 2025, 1:02 am

Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies

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Extreme weather disasters, increasing as the planet warms, can curb blood donations while increasing demand, a new analysis found.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:30 pm

WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty

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The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:57 pm

RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

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The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

Published: April 17, 2025, 12:29 am

2 Judges Order Federal Agencies to Unfreeze Climate Money

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The rulings are setbacks to Trump’s efforts to halt climate and environmental funding approved under the Biden administration.

Published: April 16, 2025, 6:46 pm

Faces From a Meth Surge

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The devastating stimulant has been hitting Portland, Maine hard, even competing with fentanyl as the street drug of choice. Although a fentanyl overdose can be reversed with Narcan, no medicine can reverse a meth overdose. Nor has any been approved to treat meth addiction.Unlike fentanyl, which sedates users, meth can make people anxious and violent. Its effects can overwhelm not just users but community residents and emergency responders.Here are voices from one troubled neighborhood.

Published: April 16, 2025, 11:58 am

What to Know About Today’s Meth

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The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that can swiftly reverse a meth overdose and none approved to treat meth addiction.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:46 pm

As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine

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A powerful stimulant that keeps users sleepless for days and can ignite psychosis and violence has been rattling Portland and its safety networks.

Published: April 16, 2025, 12:05 pm

Trump Seeks to Lower Drug Prices Through Medicare and Some Imports

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President Trump directed his administration to help states import drugs from Canada. But a proposal to alter a Medicare program to reduce costs could wind up raising prices.

Published: April 16, 2025, 3:13 pm

How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping

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Fast fashion retailers rely heavily on shipping by air. The president’s tariffs could change that.

Published: April 17, 2025, 8:29 pm

Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks

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Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.

Published: April 16, 2025, 1:17 pm

Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?

With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:36 pm

Google Is Illegally Monopolizing Online Advertising Tech, Judge Rules

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The judge ruled that Google monopolized the market for two of three sets of products. It was the second time in a year that a U.S. court found it had acted illegally to remain dominant.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:07 pm

At Meta Antitrust Trial, Sheryl Sandberg Testifies About Competition and Instagram Deal

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In her second day on the stand of a landmark antitrust trial over Meta’s power, Ms. Sandberg, the former chief operating officer, also said the company faced plenty of competition from TikTok.

Published: April 17, 2025, 7:23 pm

What Mark Zuckerberg’s Washington, D.C., Mansion Says About His Ideological Shifts

Mark Zuckerberg’s political ideology and tastes have evolved. His real estate portfolio reflects the shift.

Published: April 17, 2025, 9:02 am

Nvidia C.E.O. Meets With Chinese Trade Officials in Beijing

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The day before the visit by Jensen Huang, lawmakers in Washington said they were investigating whether the chipmaker’s sales in China violated U.S. rules.

Published: April 17, 2025, 6:21 pm

OpenAI Unveils New ‘Reasoning’ Models o3 and o4-mini

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The company also introduced a new tool that helps computer programmers use chatbots when writing code.

Published: April 16, 2025, 10:05 pm

US Officials Target Nvidia and DeepSeek Amid Fears of China’s A.I. Progress

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China’s success in artificial intelligence has the Trump administration and lawmakers weighing rules and investigations to slow Beijing’s progress in the industry.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:26 am

At Meta Antitrust Trial, Zuckerberg Calls TikTok a Competitive Threat

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The former chief operating officer took the stand in a landmark antitrust trial accusing Meta of quashing competition through acquisitions.

Published: April 16, 2025, 9:30 pm

Amazon Sellers Struggle with Trump’s Tariff Plans

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An Illinois couple who sell party supplies on Amazon have been frantically trying to understand and adapt to new costs caused by President Trump’s tariffs.

Published: April 16, 2025, 2:47 pm

Nvidia Says U.S. Will Restrict Sales of More of Its A.I. Chips to China

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The restrictions are the first major limits the Trump administration has put on semiconductor sales outside the United States, toughening rules created by the Biden administration.

Published: April 16, 2025, 1:37 am

What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Google, Meta and Other Tech Giants

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The Trump administration is continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.

Published: April 17, 2025, 2:54 pm

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