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U.S. Caregivers Face Worsening of Their Own Health Challenges

The health of U.S. caregivers is worse than that seen in adults without the responsibility of caring for someone with a health problem or disability, according

Merck Announces Phase 3 Trial Initiation for Bomedemstat, an Investigational Candidate for the Treatment of Certain Patients With Essential Thrombocythemia

Merck (NYSE MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the initiation of Shorespan-007, a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evalua

Lilly Releases Zepbound (tirzepatide) Single-Dose Vials, Expanding Supply and Access for Adults Living with Obesity

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE LLY) today announced Zepbound (tirzepatide) 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials are available for self-pay for patients with an on-lab

Astellas Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Study of Fezolinetant for VMS in Women with Breast Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy

TOKYO, Aug. 27, 2024. Astellas Pharma Inc. (today announced dosing of the first patient in the HIGHLIGHT 1 Phase 3 pivotal study for fezolinetant, an investigat

Do You Live in a 'Pharmacy Desert'?

Nearly half of counties in the United States contain at least one pharmacy desert, where there s no retail pharmacy within 10 miles, a new study reports. As pha

Kids Now Seeing Fewer TV Ads for Junk Food

Children are seeing far fewer ads for junk food during kids TV shows, a new study finds. The number of food and drink ads during children s programs has dropped

Cholesterol Could Be Link Between Menopause and Heart Disease

During menopause, a woman s blood cholesterol changes in a way that could harm her heart health, a new study warns. An increase in bad LDL cholesterol and a dec

FDA Clears First Automated Device to Deliver Insulin to People With Type 2 Diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the expanded use of an automated insulin pump system to include those with type 2 diabetes. It s the fi

Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Now in Single-Dose Vials at Half the Price

Eli Lilly, maker of one of the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drug Zepbound, says it will now offer the medication in single-dose vials at half the price current

Stretching, Meditation Cut Muscle Cramp Severity in Cirrhosis Patients

Stretching and meditation both help reduce muscle cramp severity for individuals with cirrhosis, according to a study published online June 11 in Liver Internat

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