New Rules Mean 3.6 Million Americans Could Get Wegovy Via Medicare, Costing Billions
A budget-busting 3.6 million Medicare recipients could now be eligible for coverage of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new KFF analysis says. That’s because the…
Women in the Military at Risk for Low-Weight Babies
Active military service appears to increase a woman’s risk of having a low birthweight baby, a new review finds. Nearly two-thirds of studies (63%) conclude…
Pandemic Had Only Minor Effect on Young Kids’ Development
The pandemic caused only “modest” delays in developmental milestones for infants and toddlers, a new study has found. Previous research has reported that pandemic-related lockdowns…
Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll
Parents too often wave the white flag when it comes to young picky eaters, a new survey finds. Three out of five parents say they’re…
Relationship With Partner Affects Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
A strong relationship can help a breast cancer survivor thrive in the aftermath of their terrible ordeal, a new study finds. Diagnosis and treatment of…
Parents, Coaches: Help Young Athletes Avoid Summer Heat Hazards
Another broiling summer looms, along with another season of kids’ summer sports. It’s a potentially harmful, even lethal combination. But experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital…
Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss: Study
A head-to-head trial of obese, pre-diabetic people who ate the same amount of daily calories — with one group following a fasting schedule and the…
Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS
The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows. In the study, two…
Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, Ob-Gyn Group Advises
All expecting mothers should get a blood test for syphilis three times during pregnancy, new guidance issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists…
Even With Weight Gain, Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy Still Best for Health
Women who smoke and become pregnant may worry that the weight gain that comes with quitting might bring its own harms to themselves or their…
Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study…
Birth Control Pill Might Lower Odds for Sports Injuries
Active women using the pill appear to receive an added bonus from their birth control, a new study says. These women are less likely to…