Despite highly effective HIV prevention drugs on the market, only a fraction of those at risk in the U.S. are taking them — or even know they're an option. It's called pre-exposure prophylaxis, or ...

A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles.

Influenza is an acute respiratory disease that causes epidemics and pandemics in the human population of temperate regions. Influenza epidemics occur every year during the winter months, affecting ...

Wegovy is an injectable (sub-cutaneous) prescription weight loss medicine that is indicated for people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. (Photo by: Michael ...

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Prevention remains one of the most effective and cost-conscious tools we have in our fight against the drug crisis. This National Prevention Week, we urge lawmakers to renew their investments in ...

Jean-Luc Lemahieu is Director of the Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. 25 June 2024 The theme of this year’s International Day against Drug ...

Six different injected or oral medicines that target the protein CGRP should be among the first drugs people try to prevent migraine, the American Headache Society advises. People with migraine should ...

The Wegovy pill is one of two oral GLP-1 drugs expected to hit the market in the next few months; the other, from Lilly, is called orforglipron – until it receives a brand name – and is expected to be ...

Discover how drugs prevent, cure, and alleviate ailments. Learn about over-the-counter vs. prescription drugs and the ...

New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early ...