Illegal Online Pharmacies Selling Weight Loss Drugs: Study Results
Consumers looking to purchase weight loss drugs online without a prescription may be at risk of scams or receiving unsafe products, according to a recent study. The study found that approximately 42% of online...
Listening to the Patient: A Vital Prescription for Physicians
Dr. Dean-David Schillinger, a primary care physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, recently released a memoir titled "Telltale Hearts" that emphasizes the importance of listening to patients' stories. In his...
Top Surprise Cameo: Deadpool & Wolverine Steal the Show
Deadpool & Wolverine, the latest film to feature the beloved Marvel characters, took fans by surprise with the unexpected cameo of Wesley Snipes as Blade. Snipes's return as the iconic vampire hunter was a...
The Dangers of Using Weight Loss Drugs Without a Prescription
In light of the ongoing shortages of obesity and diabetes medications known as GLP-1s, many patients have turned to various sources for these drugs, including illegal online pharmacies that sell non-branded versions without a...
Access to Affordable Birth Control in Certain States is Declining
A renewed focus on ensuring access to affordable birth control is not helping women in states with strict abortion laws. In places like Tuscaloosa, Alabama, clinics like WAWC Healthcare are struggling to provide low-cost...
Managing High Cholesterol in Children and Teens
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all cells of the body, and it can cause health issues if levels are too high. High cholesterol in children and teens can increase the risk of...
American Prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan Could Experience Trauma, Mental Health Experts Warn
Thursday's release of American prisoners from Russia was a moment of celebration and relief. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, American veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were among those released in...
Navigating Presenteeism Pressure: Insights from a Waitress, Teacher, and Hybrid Worker
Workers in the UK are facing increasing pressure to show up to work even when they are sick, leading to what experts are calling "staggering" levels of presenteeism. This phenomenon is causing employees to...
WWE Star Bianca Belair’s $8 Hairspray Secret for Competition-Worthy Hair
WWE superstar Bianca Belair is a force to be reckoned with in the ring. Known for her impressive wrestling skills and iconic looks, she always brings her A-game to the biggest events of the...
Dealing with Anti-Fat Twitter Comments: Lizzo’s Response
Pop star Lizzo has once again addressed the negative and hurtful comments she constantly receives about her body on social media. In a series of now-private tweets, Lizzo expressed her frustration with the ongoing...
Uncovering the Truth: Sonya Massey’s Death, Vaccine Injuries, and More
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others.“Sonya Massey’s death: How to prevent...
Top Stories and Breaking News Updates from NBC News – World, US, Local News
Recently, Katie Ledecky, an American female Olympian, shared a golden Olympic moment with her teammate. She also made history by winning her 9th gold medal, the most by an American female Olympian. Taylor Swift...


















