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A new formulation of the popular acne drug Accutane, the common brand name for isotretinoin, is entering the U.S. market. It promises fewer side effects and a gentler experience for patients. Some are calling it “topical Accutane.” More accurately known as topical isotretinoin, it is a cream that delivers the active ingredient in oral isotretinoin

Have you ever taken a prescription to the pharmacy only to find out that your pharmacist can’t fill it? The chances of this happening are low. But when it does, it’s usually for a good reason, like protecting you from potentially dangerous health risks. The good news is that there are steps you can take

Sleep has become something to optimize. Consistent bedtimes, blue-light glasses, white noise machines, supplements, and wearable trackers all promise to improve rest. The interest makes sense: In 2024, 30.5% of U.S. adults reported sleeping less than seven hours a night. But a better nighttime routine cannot address every reason someone sleeps poorly. Sleep apnea, insomnia

Most American adults get their cholesterol tested regularly. But a lesser-known marker called lipoprotein(a) can expose the cardiovascular risk hiding behind an otherwise normal cholesterol panel — and most doctors don’t test for it. A landmark 2026 analysis of data from three National Institutes of Health trials shows the value of taking an lp(a) test:

Standing in front of a light therapy device, many people face a simple but confusing question: which color light does their skin actually need? Blue light vs. red light therapy both use LED technology to improve skin health, but they work in completely different ways. Blue light sits at the shorter end of the visible

Every year, there are over 850 million cases of food poisoning worldwide. It occurs when you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, and most people know the telltale signs. Sometimes, it starts with waves of nausea and vomiting. Other times, belly cramps and diarrhea seem to come out of nowhere. Most of the time,

Weight loss can improve your health in many ways. But it can also come with some drawbacks, like bone loss. Losing too much bone can make your bones weaker and raise your risk of fractures. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help protect your bones during weight loss. GoodRX,

  Every blood sample begins degrading the moment it’s drawn, and most of what can go wrong with a laboratory result goes wrong before the specimen ever reaches an analyzer. This is the preanalytical phase — collection, handling, transport, storage — and it is estimated to account for the large majority of laboratory errors, far

  Health insurance is supposed to protect people from high medical costs and help them get the care they need. But a new survey of 1,887 people with health insurance conducted from May through July of this year by GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shows that having coverage doesn’t always mean having affordable access

  At-home DNA tests have revolutionized personal health insights, but understanding their accuracy requires examining the underlying technology. These tests typically analyze single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which represent common genetic variations found throughout the population. Major providers like 23andMe and AncestryDNA achieve impressive accuracy and best results for raw genetic data, with laboratory processing standards