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What do you want to know about beta-blockers?
For decades, beta-blockers have been commonly prescribed as a standard treatment for adults who have had heart attacks with no complications and many people continue the medications for life. But a growing body of research has begun to question that approach.
After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be
For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether long-term beta-blocker use is really necessary, especially beyond the first year of recovery.
THE POLICY PROGNOSIS | Health Supply Chains Are Understudied, Limiting Focus on Patients
Previously, this column has scrutinized the lack of accountability in hospital systems, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their negotiators for raising U.S. health care costs. However, far more financial incentives exist to overcharge consumers for medications and services, and scarcely discussed negotiators may be taking revenues at every stage of...
The experimental drug transforming weight loss, retatrutide
Here’s how retatrutide works and how it differs from existing weight management medications.
Recovery advocates warn against bill to repeal COVID-era flexibilities
In 2024, HHS published a final rule that it said would expand access to medications for addiction treatment and reduce transportation barriers.
Health-Care Costs Are Forcing Terrible Trade-Offs
Earlier this month, as I waited to pick up a prescription at my local CVS, I watched a man leave without his elderly father’s medication. The pharmacist had tried several tricks to lower the cost. It wasn’t enough. When the man heard the bottom line, he stuffed his hands in his pockets and, after a long, awkward silence, walked away.
'No good choice' for GPs as child mental health demand 'skyrockets'
GP says long waits for support mean some doctors feel forced to prescribe medication outside of guidelines.
Tulsa students advance to state science fair with research on health and technology
Three Tulsa students are heading to the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair after earning top honors at regionals, presenting research on medication safety and hearing loss among young people.
Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erodes heart health benefits quickly, new study finds
Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic quickly erodes heart protection, with two years off the medication raising cardiovascular risk by 22%, a new study finds.
Demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, and not just for weight loss
Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.
The R.I.-based pharmacy giant also owns health insurer Aetna and pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, allowing it to control how medications are priced, prescribed, and dispensed
CVS owns health insurer Aetna and pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, allowing it to control how medications are priced, prescribed, and dispensed.
Heart benefits fade after stopping GLP-1 medications
One major benefit of taking injected GLP-1 medications is a sizeable reduction in risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems.
Study Finds Little Proof Cannabis Helps Most Mental Health Conditions
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis-based medications are often used to treat mental health problems, but a new review suggests they may not work as well as many people hope. Researchers looked at decades of studies and found little evidence ...
Lawmakers consider changes to health care, nutrition in CT prisons
HB 5567 was developed following reports of problems with medication distribution, staffing, food quality and medical care in DOC facilities.
How Lee Health is giving advice to patients with chronic conditions
Six-week workshops build decision-making, problem-solving and confidence beyond medication so patients can improve day-to-day quality of life.
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.
Federal drug price reforms are working, finds study
Medicare beneficiaries skipping fewer medications due to cost.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Health systems use AI to break down language barriers in patient discharge notes
Translation systems are "trained to understand medication dosages, medical codes and other clinical terminology so the AI model works as it should," an Oracle engineer explained at HIMSS26.
4 Common Medications That Can Mess With Your Gut Health
Some medications may disrupt the “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome, potentially affecting your digestive and overall health.
Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending a patent lawsuit for now.
Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Novo Nordisk is dismissing its patent infringement lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, as the two companies have reached an agreement that will see Novo Nordisk’s branded weight los…
Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Novo Nordisk is dismissing its patent infringement lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, as the two companies have reached an agreement that will see Novo Nordisk’s branded weight loss medicines sold through the Hims platform.
Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk End Lawsuit Over Weight Loss Medications, Enter Collaboration
Novo Nordisk is dismissing its patent infringement lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, as the two companies have reached an agreement that will see Novo Nordisk’s branded weight loss medicines sold through the Hims platform. Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. jumped more than 40% in ...
Giving GLP-1 users bite-sized nudges toward healthy habits
Stanford Medicine study shows digital lifestyle nudges may catalyze a critical first step towards behavior change for those taking GLP-1 medications.
Hims & Hers Announces Strategic Shift for US Weight Loss Business
Starting with a new collaboration with Novo Nordisk, the company announced plans to align its US and global strategies with a focus on an increasing variety of FDA-approved GLP-1s Hims Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) today announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk as part of a new strategy for weight loss care treatments involving GLP-1s, evolving its US offering to match the company’s approach globally. In the US, the company now plans to provide GLP-1 customers with access to a broad assortment of FDA-approved medications and offer compounded semaglutide through the platform on a limited scale. By aligning its domestic and international models in weight loss, Hims Hers will become the largest global consumer health platform for access to more affordable, approved medications. The US weight loss landscape has transformed dramatically since Hims Hers entered the market in 2023. Progress in the industry has made a broader range of FDA-approved GLP-1 treatments
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Prove Effective Across Diverse Patient Groups
By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As the popularity of medications like Ozempic and Trulicity for losing weight continues to soar, folks may wonder: "Will they work for me?" Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sought to shed light on ...
Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment
Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide — and potentially a billion by 2050 — the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. Movement nourishes cartilage, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, and even reshapes the biological processes driving joint damage.
New Samsung Health Feature Makes It Easier to Save on Medications
For years, Samsung Health has been an essential tool for users as they aim to meet their health and wellness goals. Throughout the user’s journey, Samsung has reduced the number of steps to access care— from designing a cohesive platform that easily displays your most important health markers1 to optimizing experiences across Samsung’s portfolio of […]
What Is Trump’s Neck Rash? His Doctor Declines to Explain.
President Trump’s physician did not explain what the skin condition was or what medication he was using to treat it.
What Is Trump’s Neck Rash? His Doctor Declines to Explain.
President Trump’s physician did not explain what the skin condition was or what medication he was using to treat it.
Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say
Experts warn people with diabetes to be careful with certain supplements that can dangerously affect blood sugar levels and interact with medications.
Help police identify man who broke into Newport News business
The Newport News Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who stole medication from a business on Jefferson Avenue on February 15.
Bill allows Medicaid coverage for inmate mental health care
The bill will provide covered services within 90 days of release from prison or jail, and provide a 30-day supply of medication after release.
Why have Americans turned against this lifesaving medication?
Statin hysteria has made it hard to convince people that this effective drug is actually very safe.
NEOMED launches new mental health assistant program
Northeast Ohio Medical University created a master's degree program to train certified mental health assistants who can prescribe medications under physician supervision in 75 Ohio counties facing shortages.
Candidate for Miss Connecticut shares her mental health and addiction struggles
At a glance, one may get a misguided perception of Christa Steiner. She’s a musician and candidate for Miss Connecticut. While the sash and crown are beautiful parts of Steiner, it’s her struggle that illustrates her story. She recognized the ugly pieces of addiction while living with an undiagnosed bipolar disorder. “When you have an untreated mental illness, self-medication is a big…
5 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist at Your Next Visit
When you’re prescribed a medication, it’s important to understand why you’re taking the drug and how to take it. Learn what you should ask your pharmacist.
NYC Health + Hospitals Study Shows EMR-Based Tools and Provider Training Expanded Access to HIV Prevention Medication - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals announced today the results of a study conducted by its Population Health team that highlights how leveraging electronic medical
Trinity Health Initiative Expands Access to Lifesaving Medication
In response to the opioid epidemic, four Trinity Health hospitals — Livonia, Oakland, Livingston and Ann Arbor — launched a regional initiative to expand access to Narcan (naloxone), a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
STEAM Spark program promotes sciences to middle schoolers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Girls at Hilltonia Middle School got a hands-on experience in health care science Tuesday. After learning about how lifestyle, food and medications impact blood pressure, they ...
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest
With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes rates
Mark Cuban: ‘Health care costs drop like that’ if the administration breaks up big insurance companies
Cuban and a top Medicare official touted ways to help consumers save money when purchasing prescription medications.
Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown enzyme that plays a crucial role in fat production. By blocking it, they stopped weight gain, reduced liver damage, and lowered harmful cholesterol levels in animal studies. The finding opens the door to a new kind of medication that could tackle obesity, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease all at once.
Nancy Guthrie missing for days without vital medication needed for health ailments
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of ‘Today’ co-host Savannah Guthrie, on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
Clarest Health Launches "Clarest at Home," Closing the Gap in Medication Management from Facility to Front Door
VIENNA, Va., February 04, 2026--Clarest at Home Launch
Children’s Minnesota to pause some pediatric gender health services
Gender-affirming care for transgender youth remains legal in Minnesota, but the hospital says it will pause prescribing puberty-suppressing medications and pubertal hormones to patients under the age of 18.
Fitbit’s founders launch a new platform for monitoring your entire family’s health
Luffu tracks health data like medications, diets, and sleep and provides AI-powered alerts for potential health issues.
RxUtility and Buzz Health Partner to Boost Medication Price Transparency for Consumers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., February 03, 2026--RxUtility, a medication affordability toolkit, announced a partnership with Buzz Health, leveraging its RxCompare multi-discount card pricing API.
Marshall Health uses remote care to help employees achieve weight loss goals
By pairing medication therapy with consistent, telemedicine-enabled clinical oversight and care management support, the health system's program tackles the behavioral and lifestyle components necessary for success.
Free HIV drugs save lives. Why one state is restricting access for thousands.
An estimated 16,000 HIV and AIDS patients in Florida might lose free medication, health care as the state dramatically rolls back a decades-old program.
Paul George admits to taking 'improper medication' for mental health issue after NBA suspends him for 25 games
George is averaging 16 points per game for Philadelphia, which is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Cardiovascular Disease: Common Gout Medication May Lower Risk
Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.
AIDS health group challenges Florida’s planned medication cuts
Florida’s cuts could leave thousands without affordable access to life-saving medication.
Amazon launches AI health-care tool for One Medical members
The service uses large language models and references patients medical records to answer questions, manage medications and book appointments.
The Scary Health Risk That Can Sneak Up on GLP-1 Users
Next gen weight-loss medications are powerful — but eating too little can put some patients at serious nutritional risk.
Nick Reiner Was in a Yearlong Mental Health Conservatorship in 2020: Report
Nick Reiner reportedly was under a mental health conservatorship in 2020 and recently underwent a change in his medication due to side effects.
OpenAI acquires healthcare startup Torch to build out ChatGPT Health
OpenAI acquired Torch, a healthcare startup that unifies lab results, medications recordings from doctor visits, as the foundation AI model company builds out ChatGPT Health. | OpenAI acquired a healthcare startup that unifies lab results, medications and provider visit recordings as it builds out ChatGPT Health.
Overcoming Obstacles to HIV Prevention
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it. From medical stigma to insurance denials and doctors who are unfamiliar ...
The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution—From Shots to Pills and the Science behind It All
Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.
Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds
When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis of earlier research has found.
ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought
ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay interested in tasks they would normally avoid. The drugs even reversed brain patterns linked to sleep deprivation. Researchers say this could complicate ADHD diagnoses if poor sleep is the real underlying problem.
Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity. Researchers found distinct electrical firing patterns that could identify these conditions with high accuracy. The discovery opens the door to more precise diagnoses and personalized drug testing. Instead of guessing medications, doctors may one day see what works before treating the patient.
Seniors taking multiple medications may face unexpected health effects
New study reveals older adults on six or more medications struggle more during rehabilitation recovery, especially those over 80 seeking independence.
A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory
A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy altogether. The treatment used drugs already known to science, raising the possibility of quicker translation to people. The results offer new hope for patients who do not respond to existing medications.
US health agency to negotiate prices for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Tuesday it will negotiate drug prices with manufacturers of GLP-1 medications, in an attempt to expand access to the weight-loss treatments.
Tiny implant 'speaks' to the brain with LED light
By directly communicating with the brain, a new wireless device could someday help restore lost senses or manage pain without medications, its developers say.
Science & Medicine: Can acupressure provide a safer pain relief alternative for people with dementia?
Many people dismiss alternative therapies like auricular — which means ear — acupressure as unscientific, but a UT Health San Antonio researcher thinks it may be an effective way to reduce chronic pain for people with dementia that doesn't carry the risks associated with opioid medication.
Blood pressure medication for adults with blood pressure in Louisiana
Nearly half of U.S. adults — about 120 million people — have high blood pressure. That's approximately 119.9 million Americans.
Lawmakers concerned about VA rollout of electronic health record system in Michigan
The system has been blamed for patient safety risks, productivity loss, usability challenges, delays in care and issues with medication management.
State-County Mental Health Talks Blow Past Deadlines
“Let’s be real. If all we are doing is restoring somebody—which, to be blunt, is forced medication and flash cards on basic court procedures like ‘Who is a judge?’ ‘What does your lawyer do?’—it is not treatment.”
Growing GLP‑1 drug costs squeeze Minnesota employers and health plans
The Metropolitan Airports Commission recently moved to cut coverage for weight loss medications, citing cost concerns.
Combination pills for high blood pressure may simplify treatment, improve long-term health
Statement Highlights: Single-pill medications that combine two or more blood pressure medications could simplify treatment to help more adults with high blood pressure achieve target blood pressure levels faster and maintain blood pressure goals...
These new 2026 health care laws are taking effect in Pa., N.J. and Del.
Bills on diagnostic breast cancer testing, GLP-1 medications, lead paint and breastfeeding were signed into law.
FDA recalls blood pressure medication over cholesterol drug contamination
Glenmark's Ziac blood pressure tablets contaminated with cholesterol drug ezetimibe prompts FDA recall affecting multiple bottle sizes nationwide.
Doctor working on ‘brain health revolution’ with White House
ATLANTA – In his campaign to “Make America Healthy Again,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn attention to what he says is the overmedication of c…
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Knowledge and Views of Medication Abortion
This KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that many, including women of reproductive age, remain unfamiliar with key facts about mifepristone. Fewer than half of all adults say they believe abortion pills are safe now, compared to over half of all adults two years ago. This poll explores awareness and perception of the recent FDA review of the medication, and support for policies aimed at restricting it.
Here’s What the World Health Organization Had to Say About GLP-1s in its First-Ever Guideline on the Drugs
The health agency supports the long-term use of the medications in combination with a healthy diet and exercise, and calls for equitable access to the drugs
Amy Schumer dropped 50 pounds to battle disease that 'can kill you' if untreated
Comedian Amy Schumer opens up about her health journey, Cushing syndrome recovery, and using Mounjaro medication after losing 50 pounds for her wellbeing.
World Health Organization issues guidelines for GLP-1 weight loss medication use
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the World Health Organization announcing its first guidelines on weight loss drugs, his book ‘The Miracles Among Us’ and its Fox Nation special on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
RFP Electronic Health Records System
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Electronic Health Records System. The Department is seeking a vendor that has experience providing comprehensive EHR systems in a California County Department or Division of Public Health Services. The system should be a single, comprehensive solution to address public health and medication and case management workflows and documentation. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on January 13, 2026.
Feds Promised ‘Radical Transparency’ but Are Withholding Rural Health Fund Applications
Proposals from states that have shared their applications to a new $50 billion rural health program include using drones to deliver medication, installing refrigerators to expand access to healthy produce, and bringing telehealth to libraries, day cares, and senior centers.
WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity
The weight loss medications can be part of a long-term treatment strategy for adults, according to new World Health Organization guidelines.
Physician-led care is best prescription for health of nation
Allowing pharmacists to diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.
Is MAHA influencing health policy? : Consider This from NPR
At the recent Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, summit - which was attended by the U.S. Secretary of Health and the Vice President - the agenda showed a shift toward alternative medicine, wellness and nutrition and away from conventional medication. Most of the speakers were not academic researchers or doctors. To discuss what happens when government guidance moves away from scientific consensus, Miles Parks speaks with Dr. Sandro Galea, a Distinguished Professor in Public Health, and Dean of the Washington University School of Public Health in St Louis, Missouri.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Avery Keatley and Jordan-Marie Smith. It was edited by Ahmad Damen. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.