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Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.

Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.

You’ll need to plan for health care if you live in a rural area.

Unsure what to say to best support your partner as he faces prostate cancer? Get guidance on what to say and what to avoid.

People in jails and prisons are entitled to health care, but it’s not always easy to access.

Finding mental health help can be harder in rural areas. Find out more about where to find resources.

If you currently don’t have reliable housing, you may want to know about health care for people who are experiencing homelessness.

Learn how you can reach out and help people who live without shelter in a safe and useful way.

Safe sex is important at any age, but there are some issues that may be more common after 50.

The meaning of gender-affirming care for young people, and what it looks like on the ground, isn’t always clear. The cloud of politics surrounding it has obscured the medical reality of how and when trans youth can get the treatments they seek.

Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?

What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.

How do drug formularies work? Learn more about your health insurer's list of preferred drugs and how it can save you money.

Should you shop around for prescription drugs? Learn ways to compare drug prices to find more affordable options.

The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups. Find out why – and what helps prevent strokes.

Mobile stroke units are specially equipped ambulances for stroke patients. Why aren’t they more widespread?

Talking to your doctor about drug costs could help you save on prescriptions. Learn what your doctor can do when you can't afford your medication.

The surgery, known as RK, was considered a successful tool for correcting vision. But in recent years, many of these patients who went on to have cataract surgery are having major post-surgery complications.

Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning

Thinking about joining a clinical trial to help your COPD? Jean Rommes shares some of what to expect.