Australia is allowing legal access to MDMA-assisted therapy, unexpectedly turning itself into a guinea pig ahead of potential FDA approval in the United States.
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Push to tie Medicaid to work is making a comeback. Georgia is at forefront.
Georgia’s move reflects a renewed determination among conservatives to tie eligibility for the largest form of public health insurance to work.
What to know about malaria after rare cases are found in Florida, Texas
Four people in Sarasota County, Fla., and one in Cameron County, Tex., fell ill after contracting malaria without having left the country.
How troubles at a factory in India led to a U.S. cancer-drug shortage
Intas Pharmaceuticals in India made a widely used cancer drug in the U.S. An inspection exposed problems — and the fragility of the U.S. generic-drug supply.
5 people contract malaria within U.S. borders — first such cases in two decades
The last confirmed instance of local transmission happened in 2003, when eight people became infected in Palm Beach County, Fla., the CDC said.
Pfizer picks its pill in race for Ozempic-like weight-loss drug
Pfizer will move ahead with a pill version of a weight-loss drug as competition heats up for an oral medication that can rival Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs.
Taking charge of heart health in pregnancy — and after — is crucial
Growing a baby puts extra strain on your cardiovascular system, which can affect your health now and in the future. Here’s how you can stay safe.
Fauci, former face of U.S. covid response, to join Georgetown faculty
Anthony S. Fauci, who retired from the National Institutes of Health in December, will teach public policy and medicine at Georgetown.
Insomnia linked to up to 51 percent higher risk of strokes
Researchers found that the degree of risk for stroke rose as the number of symptoms increased.
Singing is good for you. Singing with others may be even better.
Studies have linked singing in a choir to reducing stress hormones, increasing immune-boosting cytokines and stimulating memory for people with dementia.
