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Most people taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the medications.

Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary is his choice for the FDA and Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is in line to be the next surgeon general. Dr. Dave Weldon of Florida is slated to run the CDC.

The panel investigates deaths of pregnant women. A member presumably released information about two such deaths and an agency investigation wasn't able to identify who disclosed the details.

Insurers selling Medicare Advantage plans with $0 premiums, and individual marketplaces created through the ACA offer tax credits to help with cost. But there are other factors to consider.

Getting steps in helps lower the risk of heart problems, high blood pressure, dementia, depression and many cancers. Walking also improves blood sugar levels and helps people lose weight and sleep better.

There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in year that ended June 30, according to provisional CDC data. That's a 14% decrease from the previous 12-month period.

There were alarming increases in past years due to declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing and treatment when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Organizers of Dogs 4 Valor say veterans with severe PTSD often struggle to go out in public. The program, and the dogs, help them find a way to get out of their homes and enjoy life again.

The first new guidelines in 10 years from the American Stroke Association for people and doctors reflect a better understanding of who gets strokes and why, along with new drugs that can help reduce risk.

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could mean a push to revoke a federal directive for hospitals to provide emergency abortions. Eased access of abortion pills could also be at risk.