New Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Now Available, Company Says

The newly approved weight-loss medication known as Zepbound is now available for patients to take, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Tuesday.

"Today opens another chapter for adults living with obesity who have been looking for a new treatment option like Zepbound," Rhonda Pacheco, group vice president of Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, ...

As One Spouse's Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other's: Study

In sickness and in health -- and in blood pressure, too?

A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse's might, also.

“Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were surprised to find that among many older couples, both husband and wife ha...

Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Tuna

Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds.

Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

People’s risk of heart disease increased by more than 40...

Minorities Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care, Survey Shows

Few people look forward to doctor visits, but a new survey shows that many minorities feel a deep sense of dread.

Some even try to dress especially well for their visit, to try and ward off the possibility they'll face insults or unfair care.

The new poll, conducted by health policy research group KFF, found 3 in 5 Black ...

State Abortion Bans Have New Doctors Staying Away

States that ban abortion could be headed to a brain drain when it comes to up-and-coming medical professionals.

Three out of four future U.S. doctors say state access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where they’ll apply for their residency training, according to a survey published Dec. 5 in the journal Medical Ethics.

Mind, Body Symptoms Can Precede MS Diagnosis for Years

Patients in the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis might develop certain symptoms that offer an early clue to the degenerative nerve disease, researchers report.

Depression, constipation, urinary tract infections and sexual problems are all more likely in MS patients five years before their official diagnosis, compared with people who ...