Wednesday October 16th, 2024 8:17AM

AP Health

US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic
1:03PM ( 5 months ago )
Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger — at age 40
11:04AM ( 5 months ago )
5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
The world’s nations finished a round of negotiations early Tuesday on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetings
9:43AM ( 5 months ago )
Finnish hacker imprisoned for accessing thousands of psychotherapy records and demanding ransoms
A Finnish court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to more than six years in prison for hacking thousands of patient records at a private psychotherapy center and seeking ransom from some patients over the sensitive data
9:38AM ( 5 months ago )
ACL injuries are more common in women soccer players than men. We may learn why
An English study into the causes of ACL injuries to women soccer players has been launched
9:34AM ( 5 months ago )
EPA rule bans toxic chemical that's commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems
9:01AM ( 5 months ago )
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems
9:01AM ( 5 months ago )
Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings
8:40AM ( 5 months ago )
Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after authorities locked him out of the facility
3:12AM ( 5 months ago )
Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm
Democrats believe young Florida voters will go to the polls in November because of the abortion and marijuana measures on the ballot
12:08AM ( 5 months ago )