Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers.
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Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease
Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.
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Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap
Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.
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Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well ‘California sober’ works
It’s trendy in some circles to replace drinking with consuming cannabis. But can it help people with a drinking problem cut back? Scientists set up a bar in the lab to find out.
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The FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause
Hormone therapy drugs have carried box warning labels for years. The Food and Drug Administration is removing them, saying the risks were overstated.
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Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there’s little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.
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The CDC still hasn’t issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo
Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers.
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Lawsuits against Tylenol’s maker get a boost after Trump’s comments
A law firm appealing a stalled case against Tylenol’s maker, Kenvue, says people are calling to join the suit, alleging the painkiller caused autism in children whose mothers took it during pregnancy.
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Rheumatoid arthritis kept her captive. This nerve stimulator set her free.
A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn’t responding to drugs.
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Lab results confusing? Some patients use AI to interpret them, for better or worse
While patients wait to hear back from their doctors about test results, many turn to AI assistants for answers. There are issues with privacy and accuracy.
