Dec 23 (Reuters) - South Korean satellite launch company Innospace on Monday launched the first commercial rocket from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center, a milestone for the firm and Brazilian aerospace

Innospace's rocket crashes in first commercial launch in Brazil; shares tumble

A long-awaited change in drug policy by President Donald Trump could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana.

Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say

We just got a great up-close look at a SpaceX Starlink satellite that recently suffered an anomaly in orbit, thanks to Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft.

Doomed SpaceX Starlink satellite photographed from orbit

Food and Drug Administration's approval of an oral version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy could potentially expand access to millions of patients and give the Danish company a much-needed fillip in the red-hot market. The first GLP-1 pill specifically for ​obesity, also branded as Wegovy, is a 25-mg oral formulation of semaglutide, the active ingredient in the blockbuster injectable version.

Explainer-What Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill approval means for company, patients

Dec 23 () - The weight-loss drug market is surging, with biotech firms racing to win share in a sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Analysts forecast the industry will generate about $150 billion in annual sales in the next decade.

Factbox-Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss

At least 20 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Raw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 across 22 states: CDC

Some tout a daily semaglutide pill as a game-changer for weight-loss treatment.

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss: What to know

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

If you want to build healthier habits in 2026, here’s my advice: Give yourself time. New routines don’t stick overnight. A classic study found that it takes on average 66 days of practicing a new dietary or physical behavior each day before it becomes a habit. You need to make it easy to make it last. So choose one habit and list every barrier that will keep you from hitting the mark. Then pre-solve each one. Is it too cold to go for a jog early in the morning? Find a 30-minute cardio routine on

I’m a doctor. Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier.

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.  The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —“oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet.  The laughter clubs were based on the common-sense notion that laughter relieves stress.

Doctor's orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

Health disparities cost society billions of dollars, and their effects ripple across communities.

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.  “It is really hard — even for me as a doctor going to see my own family doctor — to remember the things that I wanted to bring up,” said Dr. Sarah Nosal, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

New York City is seeing some of the highest levels in the country.

Flu illness count nears 5 million, with New York City among the hardest hit

Experts say Trump's executive order may remove barriers currently in place.

How Trump's marijuana executive order could change medical research landscape

C-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

A Swedish study found people who eat more high-fat cheese including Brie, Gouda and cheddar, and consumed cream had a lower risk for dementia.

Eating Brie, Gouda, cheddar may lower dementia risk, new study says

Explainer-What will change with the US reclassification of marijuana?

Federal officials are questioning the safety of the vaccine series children receive. Here’s the story of how the childhood vaccine schedule came about.

RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long

Both crises share common roots and solutions, researchers say.

Study reveals links between global food systems, obesity, and climate change

Norovirus can spread easily. Someone who was sick with the virus can spread it up to two weeks after feeling better.

How to disinfect if the stomach bug hits your home

KJ Muldoon received a groundbreaking new treatment earlier this year.

Baby takes 1st steps after receiving groundbreaking gene-edited therapy

Over a 21-day period, norovirus in wastewater rose 154% in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County sees significant uptick in norovirus cases, officials say

Known as subclade K, a new, mutated flu strain that has dominated in Europe and Asia is now rapidly spreading across the US.

Flu cases are spiking earlier than usual. What you need to know.

Low-fat dairy and other dairy foods showed no clear association.

Study shows no clear link between low-fat dairy and dementia risk

Health insurance costs are expected to rise in 2026 as ACA subsidies expire and new rules take effect. Here's what enrollees need to know.

What's changing about healthcare in 2026 — Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, premiums, and enrollment deadlines

There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.

Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards

Debating whether to step back from a career to take on caregiving responsibilities can be a tough decision – not just financially or emotionally but ethically as well.

Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value

High prescription drug costs are leaving many patients frustrated and unable to afford their medications.

My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs

Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy approves adding two rare disorders to newborn screenings

'Tis the season for sniffling, coughing and calling out of work. Here's what to know about the pathogens circulating in the U.S. this December.

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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss

Raw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 across 22 states: CDC

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss: What to know

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

Factbox-Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

I’m a doctor. Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier.

Doctor's orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

Flu illness count nears 5 million, with New York City among the hardest hit

How Trump's marijuana executive order could change medical research landscape

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

Eating Brie, Gouda, cheddar may lower dementia risk, new study says

Explainer-What will change with the US reclassification of marijuana?

RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long

Study reveals links between global food systems, obesity, and climate change

How to disinfect if the stomach bug hits your home

Baby takes 1st steps after receiving groundbreaking gene-edited therapy

Los Angeles County sees significant uptick in norovirus cases, officials say

Flu cases are spiking earlier than usual. What you need to know.

Study shows no clear link between low-fat dairy and dementia risk

What's changing about healthcare in 2026 — Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, premiums, and enrollment deadlines

Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards

Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value

My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs

Kennedy approves adding two rare disorders to newborn screenings

What's going around right now? COVID, flu, stomach bug on the rise