Lynkuet (elinzanetant), a new nonhormonal drug made by Bayer, is now available for treating moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats caused by menopause.  Hot flashes and night sweats…

Retatrutide is an experimental weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly that may be the most powerful obesity treatment yet. Unlike Wegovy and Zepbound, which target one or two hormones that help…

Age-related inflammation, also referred to as "inflammaging," is associated with several chronic illnesses, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A new study found that a daily cocoa extract supplement…

In 2025, Cologuard, an at-home colorectal cancer screening test, got an upgrade. Called Cologuard Plus, the new test is a more accurate version of the original Cologuard, which was first…

To mitigate monkeypox, health experts have long recommended avoiding close contact with infected people and contaminated objects. But amid an unusual global outbreak of the disease, scientists are investigating whether…

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting people at younger ages, and genetics may be part of the cause. Symptoms like rectal bleeding may be early warning signs and should be checked…