Health

Obesity Treatment Calls for Consistency, Not Cost-Cutting

Physician argues that coverage for obesity treatment should be approached with the same medical consistency as other chronic conditions.

Boston Mayor Seeks to Limit City Employee Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs

Proposed changes aim to curb rising healthcare costs for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Boston Faces Rising Healthcare Costs Driven by GLP-1 Drugs

City officials propose utilization management to curb surging costs, but face pushback from unions

DASH Diet and Grocery Delivery Lower Blood Pressure in Black Adults

Study finds providing healthy food access and guidance can have similar effects to blood pressure medications.

Investigation Finds Hundreds of Untested Chemicals Added to US Food Supply

Report alleges food companies are exploiting 'GRAS' loophole to bypass FDA oversight

The Best Oils for Managing Cholesterol—And 3 Mistakes You're Probably Making

Extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, soybean oil, and walnut oil are heart-healthy options with different uses.

Kaiser Strike Highlights AI Concerns in Mental Healthcare

Therapists raise alarm over AI's growing role in patient assessments and triage

Ricky Hatton's CTE Diagnosis Highlights Boxing's Mental Health Struggles

The inquest into Hatton's death sheds light on how the sport fails to adequately care for retired fighters dealing with brain injuries and mental health issues.

Study Finds Video Games Can Help Manage Stress and Boost Emotional Regulation

Boston University research challenges the notion that gaming is isolating or harmful, revealing its potential mental health benefits.

Navigating the Prescription Drug Discount Maze

Exploring TrumpRx and Other Options to Find the Best Prices

PCSK9 Inhibitor Shown Highly Effective in High-Risk Patients Without Prior Heart Disease

New data from the VESALIUS-CV trial challenges conventional wisdom on aggressive cholesterol-lowering therapy.

Middleborough Woman Beats Colorectal Cancer, Advocates for Screenings

Lorna Brunelle shares her story to encourage others to get recommended colonoscopies and at-home tests.

Woman Donates Kidney to Mom, Then Trains for Boston Marathon

Jen Brady, a Penn Medicine employee, underwent kidney donation surgery and then registered for the Boston Marathon just six months later.

Thymus Plays Key Role in Healthy Aging

New studies reveal the thymus remains active and crucial even in adulthood, impacting overall health and disease risk.

Medical Breakthroughs Doctors Never Expected to Make

From the first successful human heart transplant to the discovery of penicillin, these medical advancements have transformed healthcare.