Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
'Dr. Roxy,' plastic surgeon who livestreamed on TikTok, banned from practicing medicine in Ohio
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
Amazon axes 'Halo' fitness program: How to get a refund
Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.
Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.
FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.