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3 Ways You’re Misreading the Nutrition Facts Label

Jan. 26, 2026 — If you’re like most Americans, you probably read the Nutrition Facts label before buying a food product — but are you sure you’re reading it correctly? Estimates suggest 1 in 5 people ...
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Hair Loss Explained: What to Know About Alopecia and Your Care Options

Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered Podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD’s Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. Today we're talking about alopecia ...
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FDA Expands Jascayd Approval to Adults With Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

What Is Jascayd, and Why Does It Matter? Jascayd (nerandomilast) is now approved for treating adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) that causes gradual and permanent scarring in the lungs, ...
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FDA Approves Myqorzo, a New Oral Therapy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

What Is Myqorzo, and Why Does It Matter? Myqorzo (aficamten) is a new oral medicine approved by the FDA for adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). It relieves symptoms ...
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Cardamyst: FDA Approves First Rapid-Acting Self-Use Nasal Spray for Sudden Fast Heartbeats (PSVT)

What Is Cardamyst, and Why Does It Matter? Cardamyst (etripamil) is a new nasal spray for treating sudden episodes of fast heartbeats, known as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), and ...
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Itvisma: FDA Approves One-Time Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Children 2 or Older, Teens, and Adults

What Is Itvisma, and Why Does It Matter? Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve) is a gene therapy that the FDA has approved to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in adults, teens, and children 2 or ...
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Living With Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Pain and Finding Relief

Nov. 6, 2025 -- Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million U.S. adults. Though its cause remains unclear, it can be effectively diagnosed, treated, and managed. But what exactly is fibromyalgia, and why is ...
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Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive Look at Symptoms and Solutions

Jan. 9, 2025 -- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. How does MS impact the body? What are the symptoms of MS? We spoke with Michael Levy, MD, PhD, to ...
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Rybelsus: FDA Approves the Only Oral GLP-1 Medicine to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

What Is Rybelsus, and Why Does It Matter? Rybelsus (semaglutide) is a once-daily pill used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It belongs to a group of medicines called GLP ...
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Jascayd: New Oral Therapy for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Adults

What Is Jascayd, and Why Does It Matter? Jascayd (nerandomilast) is a new oral medicine approved to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. IPF is a rare and serious condition that causes ...
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In 2010, rescuers saved 33 Chilean miners trapped for more than two months in a San José mine while 1 billion people around the world watched with bated breath. And on the scene reporting live — in ...
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What Is Repatha, and Why Does It Matter?

Repatha (evolocumab) is an injectable medicine that helps lower levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), often called “bad” cholesterol. Approved in 2015, Repatha can now be used in adults ...