A new study reveals that nearly 50% of adults using GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss discontinue treatment within the first year, highlighting adherence challenges and barriers like cost and side effects.

New research reveals that smoking significantly elevates the risk of developing all subtypes of type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of quitting smoking for prevention.

A comprehensive European study shows that the link between diabetes and depression remains consistent among individuals aged 50 and older across 18 countries, highlighting the need for integrated prevention strategies.

Research reveals that well-preserved Amazon rainforests on Indigenous lands can significantly reduce the incidence of certain diseases, highlighting the importance of supporting Indigenous land rights for global health and climate benefits.

Kissing bugs can transmit Chagas disease, which is increasingly reported in Texas. Learn about transmission, symptoms, and prevention of this parasitic illness affecting millions globally.

Between 2010 and 2019, most countries worldwide saw a significant decline in mortality rates caused by noncommunicable diseases, highlighting progress in global health efforts.

New research uncovers how Candida albicans enhances Salmonella infection in the gut through arginine production, leading to increased bacterial invasion and systemic spread. Learn about the pathogenic partnership affecting gut health.

The FDA is stepping up efforts against misleading direct-to-consumer drug advertisements by issuing 100 cease-and-desist orders to ensure accurate and transparent pharmaceutical marketing.

A new study uncovers how specific brain circuits in the thalamus influence alcohol-seeking behavior linked to withdrawal stress, offering potential pathways for improving addiction treatment.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to award a no-bid contract to research potential links between vaccines and autism, raising questions within the scientific community.