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Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Find out what you can do to get relief.

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The “blue waffle” hoax is a made-up sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting women. Here’s how to fact check online health information and avoid scams.

June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections. Originally approved in 2012 as a treatment for people with HIV that no longer responded to ...

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The FDA has approved a new pill called Widaplik, which combines three drugs – telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide – to treat adults who have high blood pressure.

There are serious GI side effects of Ozempic, including nausea, diarrhea, and more. Learn what this drug does to your body and how to manage side effects.

A migraine cocktail is a combination of medications, often including pain relievers, anti-nausea drugs, and anti-inflammatories, used in hospitals to quickly relieve severe migraines.

About 3 to 10 out of 1,000 people who try a vaginal birth after C-section experience a uterine rupture. Tears can happen earlier in pregnancy or for other reasons, too. Find out the symptoms ...