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Herpes statistics 2024
Globally, around half a billion people have genital herpes, and several billion have oral herpes
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024
FDA approves Zepbound
This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes
Nov. 9, 2023
FDA approves Wezlana
This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara
Nov. 6, 2023
FDA approves Zituvio for diabetes
This new medication joins Januvia and Janumet on the market
Oct. 30, 2023
Breast cancer statistics 2024
Breast cancer accounts for almost 30% of new female cancers each year. Learn more here.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024
Cancer statistics 2024
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024
Weight loss statistics 2024
One-third of people living in the U.S. have obesity, and 50-70% wish to engage in a weight loss program
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024
FDA approves OTC birth control pills
This historic approval of Opill could expand contraceptive access to millions of people
Jul. 14, 2023
Pregnancy statistics 2024
Pregnancy is a very common occurrence and results in around 140 million babies born around the globe each year
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024
New Rx approved for hot flashes
This medication can treat a symptom that affects roughly 80% of menopausal women in the U.S.
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
Health insurance statistics 2024
The cost of health insurance will depend on the area in which a person lives, their age, and any pre-existing conditions
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024