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Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program launched in July, with CVS and Walgreens each filling approximately 100,000 prescriptions in less than two months, suggesting substantial demand among eligible beneficiaries.
A study finds involving a patient’s family in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions threefold compared to traditional approaches, though relapse rates remain unchanged.
NHS leaders warn that costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with spending in some areas increasing tenfold annually as demand surges.
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks over consecutive summers that killed dozens and sickened hundreds of residents.
Heatwaves stress the body’s systems and pose particular risks to older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Health authorities recommend staying hydrated, avoiding peak sun hours, and monitoring vulnerable individuals.
A personalized vaccine combined with an immunotherapy drug extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients during a trial, though full results remain pending peer review and regulatory approval.
