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May 31, 2024
Semaglutide medications including Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce kidney failure risk and the risk of death among people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Two...
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May 14, 2024
For those who are struggling to get enough sleep, the ABCs may be the key to getting more Zs. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of a simple sleep hack.
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Apr 30, 2024
USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings.
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Apr 24, 2024
A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best...
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Apr 19, 2024
What you eat can have an impact on your sleep. Two sleep experts shared foods that promote sleep, foods to avoid, and how to know if your dietary choices are keeping you up at night.
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Apr 12, 2024
Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.
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Apr 11, 2024
With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention -- and even potentially reversing...
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Mar 29, 2024
For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.
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Mar 13, 2024
There are some things people can do to extend their lives. Dr. Gary Small, a memory, brain and aging expert at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, shares the five most...
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Mar 6, 2024
In a study led by scientists at Mass General Brigham, deep brain stimulation was able to pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain that are responsible for four cognitive disorders.
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Mar 4, 2024
As of 2022, more than one billion people — 43% of adults — were living with obesity across the world, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global network of health...
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Mar 1, 2024
A fasting-like diet could help slow down aging and reduce the risk of certain diseases, according to researchers from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
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Feb 28, 2024
Young people turned to antidepressants in greater numbers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has shown. Mental health experts react to the findings.
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Feb 26, 2024
A new study from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles found that females may get more benefits than men when doing the same amount of physical activity. The researchers and other experts...
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Feb 20, 2024
Hundreds of hospitals in rural areas of the U.S. are at risk of closure, according to new data from Chartis, a Chicago health care advisory services firm. An ER doctor weighed in on...
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Feb 12, 2024
Ohio clinical psychotherapist and chemical and behavioral addiction specialist Dr. Chris Tuell shares his insights on former President Abraham Lincoln's history of depression.
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Feb 7, 2024
To get a more comprehensive outlook of health, Dr. Barbara Bawer, a primary care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. is encouraging people to monitor these...
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Jan 24, 2024
Sean Marchese, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center in Florida, reveals who should, and shouldn't, take Paxlovid after a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Jan 10, 2024
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's...
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Jan 8, 2024
New York City public hospitals are joining a growing number of health care facilities in states across the country in reinstituting mask mandates amid a marginal uptick in cases.
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Jan 3, 2024
The latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, JN.1, is now responsible for an estimated 15% to 29% of U.S. cases as of Dec. 8, according to the CDC. Here's what you need to know.
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Jan 3, 2024
Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs, but recent research confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. We explore a new study and gather expert input.
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Jan 2, 2024
Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs, but recent research confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. We explore a new study and gather expert input.