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A new study adds to growing evidence GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could help with addiction.

Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount

Erectile dysfunction can be a risk marker for underlying cardiovascular disease and other health conditions.

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

MU remote staff members to return to campus following policy change

The US Preventive Services Task Force is responsible for health care recommendations for testing

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Finance committee recommends CPS to increase employee insurance premiums nearly 30%

The US reported a record number of measles cases in 2025

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

Schedule a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and continue through age 74

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

New research found that those who had a spiritual belief or religious practice were less likely to have a harmful relationship with alcohol

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

You could try a lunge without holding onto a chair as you get more comfortable with body-weight exercises.

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

South Carolina has reported more than 600 measles cases so far in 2026. The United States is on track for another record-breaking year for the highly contagious

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

Toxic chemicals found in certain plastics appear to age men in their 50s and early 60s more quickly than women of the same age.

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Columbia KFC passes health inspection, Glenn’s Cafe facing fine

Researchers at Northwestern University have been studying the brains of SuperAgers for 25 years.

Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age

Dr. Casey Means will appear before a Senate committee on Wednesday for a highly anticipated hearing.

Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Sheriff’s office honors deputies killed in southwest Missouri shootout