WashingtonPost A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia by reducing the risk of varicella-zoster virus reactivation. View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson
A cutting-edge medical experiment in a small trial has demonstrated the effectiveness of a one-time CRISPR gene editing treatment in lowering cholesterol levels View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson
Premiums for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act are soaring because of the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the heart of the government shutdown. View original article Contributor: Paige Winfield Cunningham
A new study reveals an increase in premature deaths among 18-to-64-year-olds, with Black adults and certain states disproportionately affected. View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson
The Trump administration’s pact with drugmakers to lower the price of GLP-1 drugs could pave the way for millions more to access the treatments. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert
Some overweight and obese Medicare patients will now get access to GLP-1 drugs to help with their weight loss. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond, Daniel Gilbert, Paige Winfield Cunningham
A Pew Research Center survey reveals how income levels can affect someone’s physical health, social life and even cognitive skills in retirement. View original article Contributor: Shannon Najmabadi
“Never once did pregnancy cross my brain,” said Rebecca Johnson, a Virginia schoolteacher. View original article Contributor: Sydney Page
Preliminary results have fueled hope for a new cancer drug from Revolution Medicines while posing a test for the Trump administration’s efforts to accelerate drug approvals. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert
The GLP-1 drugs, produced by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, have been credited with helping weight-loss, preventing diabetes and other positive effects. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond, Rachel Roubein