Wegovy Can Treat a Dangerous Liver Disease, Study Finds

A large trial showed that the weight-loss drug could reduce liver inflammation and scarring caused by the common condition.

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They Caught the Flu, and Never Came Home

The virus leads to an estimated 36,000 deaths in the United States each season — many of them so sudden that families are left reeling.

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As Measles Spreads, Some Doctors See the Virus for the First Time

Providers are getting a crash course in how to recognize and treat an infection as the virus tears through Texas and New Mexico.

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Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years

An infection can also leave children and adults with other long-term health problems.

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Do You Need a Measles Booster?

With outbreaks spreading in the Southwest, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status.

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Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

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Flu Cases Are Surging

At least 24 million cases have been reported so far this season — and the virus is still spreading widely.

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F.D.A. Approves Ozempic to Treat Kidney Disease

The decision will further broaden the use of the blockbuster drug.

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