In this edition of The People's Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who's worried about using petroleum jelly.

The medication, also approved in the United States, is the first approved monoclonal antibody that specifically blocks the signaling of interleukin (IL)-31.

Dr. Corey L. Hartman tells ESSENCE how this prescription can have long-term effects not just the body—but also on our skin.

Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity ...

GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked to vision problems in a small study. Here's what doctors have to say.

PATIENTS taking blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs are waking up with vision loss, researchers warn. Some reported ...

Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic not only helps control blood glucose levels but also reduces ...

As Ozempic use rises, some patients report unexpected nasal symptoms, prompting researchers to investigate this new and unusual side effect.

Researchers Shed Light on How to Predict Which Skin Cancer Patients Are Most Likely to Respond to Immunotherapy Jan. 8, 2025 — An international team of UK and US scientists discovered that the ...

Hives (urticaria) are a common skin reaction that causes bumps, raised patches, or both. They are one way the body responds to an allergen or trigger. Reactions can be uncomfortable but aren’t ...