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A new analysis of nearly 74,000 patients suggests that the diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide does not raise the risk of diabetic retinopathy or other general eye disorders.
Aug 14, 2025
A 35-year longitudinal study of U.S. adults born preterm reveals lasting consequences that go well beyond childhood.
Jul 22, 2025
Privately insured Americans under 65 who are diagnosed with cancer face steep out-of-pocket costs—averaging nearly $600 more per month than peers without cancer—and those costs climb sharply with disease stage.
Jul 21, 2025
A major analysis of nearly 26,000 American children reveals that extremely severe obesity has surged 253% since 2008, with one in every 88 children now…
Jul 16, 2025
Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy demand thoughtful lifestyle management to protect muscle mass and ensure proper nutrition, according to new medical guidance published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Jul 14, 2025
America's drug overdose crisis has entered uncharted territory. For the first time in decades, drug overdose deaths have declined for 15 consecutive months—the longest sustained drop since the crisis began.
Jun 13, 2025
A sweeping new study of more than half a million American workers reveals stark differences in mental health outcomes based on where people work and what they do for a living.
Jun 6, 2025
Eliminating fluoride from America's public water systems would trigger a dental health crisis costing nearly $10 billion over five years, according to new research that models the economic consequences of proposed policy changes.
May 30, 2025
A new clinical trial comparing hearing aid delivery methods reveals that while over-the-counter options provide positive outcomes, traditional audiologist-fitted devices yield significantly better results for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
May 15, 2025
By Ben Sullivan A new study has found that young LGBTQ+ individuals who were subjected to conversion therapy practices face measurably higher cardiovascular…
May 6, 2025
The thick, acrid smoke that blanketed California during the record-breaking 2020 wildfire season did more than just irritate lungs and cloud skies—it…
Apr 4, 2025
The newest weight loss medications offer impressive health benefits but come with price tags that make them economically impractical for widespread use, according to a comprehensive new study published in JAMA Health Forum.
Mar 14, 2025
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may provide a small but significant reduction in the risk of developing obesity-related cancers, according to a major European study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 25, 2025
Early warning signs of dementia may appear in seemingly unrelated health measurements up to a decade before diagnosis, according to groundbreaking research published today in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 7, 2025
