Health

By Harshit, BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2025 Children whose mothers contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy appear to face a significantly higher risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, according to new research from Massachusetts General Hospital. The findings add to growing evidence that maternal infections may have long-term effects on fetal brain development, particularly when they occur […]

By Harshit, NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2025 In a significant pharmaceutical recall, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has voluntarily withdrawn more than 580,000 bottles of a widely used blood pressure medication after federal testing found traces of a potentially cancer-causing compound. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed in an enforcement report that Teva, based

By Harshit, NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2025 More than 15 million Americans are now using GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to lose weight — a phenomenon reshaping the nation’s health and fitness culture. Originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications have shown powerful effects in promoting weight loss. However, doctors

By Harshit, WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking non-hormonal pill, offering new hope for women suffering from moderate to severe hot flashes during menopause. The once-daily medication, elinzanetant, will be marketed under the brand name Lynkuet by Bayer and is expected to hit U.S. pharmacies in

By Harshit, Los Angeles, Oct. 28, 2025 1 AM EDT A new study has uncovered a disturbing source behind millions of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the United States — contaminated meat products sold in grocery stores. Researchers found that nearly one in five UTIs in a Southern California sample were linked to E. coli

By Harshit, New York | October 27, 2025 A Common but Often Misunderstood Condition Breast changes in men are surprisingly common. Sometimes it’s just fat. Sometimes it’s actual breast tissue growth. Rarely, it’s cancer. A concern male patients often raise in clinics — sometimes jokingly, sometimes with discomfort — is “man boobs.” For some, chest

By Harshit, WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2025 1 AM EDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new once-a-day pill that works without hormones to treat moderate to severe hot flashes in menopausal women, drugmaker Bayer announced Friday. The drug, called elinzanetant, will be marketed under the brand name Lynkuet and is expected to

By Harshit, WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2025 1 AM EDT Weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic are surging in popularity among American workers with employer-sponsored insurance. However, the soaring demand for these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, is straining company budgets and forcing many firms to rethink their coverage policies, according to new data

By Harshit, Oct. 24, 2025 2 AM EDT Antidepressants are widely prescribed to treat depression and anxiety, helping millions of Americans manage their mental health. However, a new study published Tuesday in The Lancet finds that these medications may also cause notable changes in weight, heart rate, and cholesterol, underscoring the importance of personalized treatment

By Harshit, TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 2 AM EDT A decade after landmark research demonstrated that introducing peanuts to infants could prevent life-threatening allergies, new real-world evidence suggests the approach is making a measurable difference. Rates of peanut allergies among young children in the U.S. have declined sharply, marking a major success for public health