Critics say the drug’s manufacturer, Janssen, provided the FDA at best modest evidence it worked and then only in limited trials.
Intermittent fasting: what’s the best method?
There are so many versions of intermittent fasting diets, it’s hard to know which one is best. Here’s what the research says.
UW gene study suggests drugs could treat some aneurysms
The finding suggests that other, more common, forms of aneurysms could someday be treated with medication instead of high-risk surgical interventions.
Public health departments regularly employ traditional shoe-leather detective work to track and control outbreaks.
FAQ: How Does New Trump Fetal Tissue Policy Impact Medical Research?
The change was welcomed by abortion opponents, who have long had fetal tissue research in their sights. Many scientists had a very different view.
Are brain games mostly BS?
Can clicking away at animations of swimming fish or flashed streets signs on your phone really help you improve the way your brain function?
Why Some CEOs Figure ‘Medicare For All’ Is Good For Business
As health costs grow, straining company budgets and slowing wage growth, some CEOs are taking a second look at ‘Medicare for All.’
The problem with mindfulness
Despite all the hype, the evidence that mindfulness works is not strong.
Payroll Tax will Fund Services to Help Seniors Age At Home
Washington state will employ a new 0.58% payroll tax to fund a $36,500 benefit for individuals to pay for home health care and other services.
Legal Promise Of Equal Mental Health Treatment Often Falls Short
Advocates for patients say insurance companies still interpret mental health claims more stringently than those for physical illness.
What States Mean by a ‘Public Option’
In Washington state, the goal is to keep premiums for the public option at least 10% lower than what commercial carriers charged the previous year.
Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders
Irregular sleep habits linked to increased risk of obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, high blood sugar and other metabolic disorders.
Dropped From Health Insurance Without Warning: Was It Legal?
Tens of thousands of Americans each year are dropped by their health insurers over payment issues, sometimes with little or no prior warning.
Is virtual medicine going to be good for your health?
My doctor’s nurse is far better equipped to answer a question about my ongoing health problem than someone at a call center reading from a script.
Take steps now to plan for wildfire smoke, poor air quality
As summer and dry weather approaches, Washington state health officials are urging everyone to prepare for smoky days with unhealthy air quality.