Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, making it his first infection since the pandemic began. In a Facebook post, the 71-year-old leader shared that he contracted the virus following work trips to Africa and Asia. Due…

A recent study conducted in the United States suggests that Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug, semaglutide (sold as Wegovy), not only aids in weight loss but also reduces the risk of heart disease. The study’s findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Dublin, indicate…

Historically Black medical schools are urging the federal government to increase funding and create more training slots to address the shortage of Black doctors. Dr. Hugh Mighty of Howard University emphasized the critical role of HBCU medical schools in training Black doctors at a hearing…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its seal of approval to Veozah, a groundbreaking medication manufactured by Astellas Pharma. Designed to combat hot flashes experienced by women during menopause, Veozah is a once-a-day pill targeting moderate-to-severe symptoms such as sweating, flushing, and…

An experimental skin patch called Viaskin is offering hope in the treatment of peanut allergy in highly allergic toddlers, potentially enabling their bodies to handle accidental exposure. Peanut allergy is a common and dangerous food allergy without a known cure. The only existing treatment is…

A federal task force in the United States is proposing that women should start getting mammograms every other year at age 40, according to a draft recommendation. The proposal marks a shift in the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s guidelines, which had previously recommended that…

A recent study suggests that active monitoring of localized prostate cancer could be a safe and effective alternative to surgery or radiation. Researchers conducted a study of over 1,600 men in the United Kingdom, randomly assigning them to receive surgery, radiation, or active monitoring for…

China’s Premier Li Keqiang has vowed to take a more scientific, precise and efficient approach to prevent and control health outbreaks, and upgrade vaccines and develop new medicines to ensure enough supply for the public. Speaking at the opening of China’s annual parliament meeting, Li…