For the first time in decades, a new class of painkiller has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored. By Claire Cain Miller Kate Conger and ...

As a daily pill-taker, I’ve learned that the phrase “Out of sight, out of mind” holds all too true when it comes to staying on top of my medications. A pill case that looks and feels nice ...

Here are the small steps they're taking this year to get there. Eli Lilly's oral weight loss pill, orforglipron Eli Lilly competitor Novo Nordisk kicked off the weight-loss drug craze when it ...

Lawmakers in some states where abortion is already banned are seeking to explicitly bar abortion pills or take a step that most leading anti-abortion groups oppose: punish women who seek to end ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian ...

Overdosing on oral contraceptives, or taking more than one pill per day, usually isn’t life threatening. You most likely won’t experience any major side effects. It’s not at all uncommon to ...

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Weight loss pills are medications designed to assist in weight management through various aspects of metabolism, appetite and fat absorption. While lifestyle changes such as healthy eating ...

Placebo pills help you stay on course by taking one daily until the next month. Skipping them can reduce or stop periods. You can speak to your doctor for more advice. Birth control pills are ...