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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly in the race to market an obesity pill. Lilly’s oral drug, orforglipron, is still under review. Both pills are GLP-1 drugs that work like widely used injectables to mimic a natural hormone that controls appetite and feelings of fullness. In recent years, Novo Nordisk’s injectable Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound have ...

Geisinger Neurology awarded grant from ALS Association

DANVILLE — The ALS Association announced recently it is awarding Geisinger Neurology Danville Clinic at Geisinger Health System, a grant to help strengthen multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS and their families. Geisinger Neurology Danville Clinic will receive a $20,000 grant to support local families navigating an ALS diagnosis. The grant is made possible through the ALS Association’s Hugh and Herbert Hoffman ALS Impact Fund, created to remove barriers and expand access to high-quality care in local communities. These funds will allow eligible clinics to support ...

UPMC Williamsport named U.S. News & World Report 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital

WILLIAMSPORT — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named The Birthplace at UPMC Williamsport, part of the UPMC Magee-Womens network, as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital. This designation recognizes hospitals offering essential maternity services to underserved communities and is also part of the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings. These ratings are intended to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care providers, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity ...

Are cold hands and feet a circulation issue? UPMC expert weighs in

As temperatures drop, many people notice their hands and feet feel colder than the rest of their body. For some, this is just a normal response to winter weather. But for others, it raises a common question: “Are cold hands and feet a sign of poor circulation?” The answer depends on what ...