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- Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Significantly Cuts Diabetes RiskThe weight loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Zepbound, was highly effective at reducing the risk of progressing from prediabetes to the more serious condition of type 2 diabetes, according to an early look at study results released Tuesday by drugmaker Eli Lilly.
- Blistering Days, Warmer Nights Leave Us Hot and UnhealthierAs summer winds down, 2024 has burned through the record books, and our health is worse for it.
- Regular Cervical Cancer Screenings Are About to Get Less PainfulThe FDA is reviewing an at-home cervical cancer screening test, which could replace the often painful Pap smear and increase screening rates among women, with a decision expected as early as next year.
- Whooping Cough May Be on Pace for a 5-Year High in U.S.Like many diseases, whooping cough reached record low levels during the early days of the COVID pandemic. Also known as pertussis, it’s back with a vengeance and could even threaten people who are vaccinated against the disease, since protection fades over time.
- Treating Bipolar Depression Without Medication: What to KnowSome people diagnosed with bipolar depression are seeking alternative ways to treat the condition. While prescription medication is the traditional route, some of them may improve a lot if they use more holistic approaches. Here’s what to know.
- Regularly Drinking Alcohol After Age 60 Linked to Early DeathPeople over age 60 who drink regularly are at an increased risk of early death, particularly from cancer or issues related to the heart and blood vessels, new research suggests.
- WHO Labels Mpox Outbreak a Global Health EmergencyThe World Health Organization has declared that the mpox virus is now a global health emergency due to a worsening outbreak in Congo and other parts of Africa.
- Older Adults Redefine Love to Combat LonelinessAs the largest group of single older people in history, many older adults are choosing companionship and independence over traditional romantic relationships to combat loneliness. With shifting priorities and fewer dating options, they are finding contentment in friendships, casual connections, and solo living.
- COVID Levels Are ‘Very High’ in Majority of U.S. StatesMore than half of U.S. states are reporting signs that COVID levels are poised to continue their summerlong rise.
- Parkinson’s Disease Isn’t Just for Men. Here's What Women Should KnowParkinson’s is often thought of as a “male disease.” Yet its impact on female patients is undeniable. Here's what women should know.
- Dementia Risk: Two Newly Identified Factors You Should KnowResearchers have identified two new ways that people can reduce their risk of getting dementia. Here's what to know.
- FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Allergic ReactionsIt's for adults, and for children who weigh at least 66 pounds, who have what are known as type 1 allergic reactions, which include the potentially life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
- Summer Olympian Secrets for Thriving in High TemperaturesHere’s how the Paris athletes train for hot weather performance – and it goes way beyond “stay hydrated.”
- After Heart Attack, Too Few Get Life-Saving Diet CounselingMany patients are not getting the nutritional counseling after a heart attack that could saves their lives.
- The Sweetener Erythritol May Increase the Risk of Blood ClotsThere’s more evidence that the artificial sweetener erythritol is linked to a higher risk of blood clots, which can lead to problems with your heart and blood vessels, like heart attacks or strokes.
- CDC Revises RSV Vaccine Guidelines Over Side Effect ConcernsThe CDC has published updated recommendations for older adults, detailing who should get vaccinated against RSV. The move comes after concerns were raised earlier this year that the shot may be linked to a heightened risk of a rare nervous system condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome.
- Life After Ozempic: What Comes NextThere are various options for managing weight after achieving weight loss goals with drugs. Maintaining lifestyle changes alongside medication adjustments is crucial for sustaining weight loss success.
- What Sewage Data Reveals About COVID and Back-to-SchoolIt’s been called the summer COVID surge, but this latest viral wave is yet to subside and is now colliding with back-to-school season. Here's what to know.
- Compounded – or Not – Obesity Drugs Raise Risk of OverdoseCompounded semaglutide is flooding the internet, and consumers are drowning in dosing errors. But problems also exist with the brand-name versions of the drugs.
- Lab Tests of Semaglutide Bought Online Raise Red FlagsResearchers who bought the weight loss drug semaglutide online without a prescription were scammed or sent potentially toxic liquids that did not contain the labeled amount of the drug.
- Aspirin May Reduce Colorectal Cancer in High-Risk AdultsPeople who drink alcohol, smoke, or have other unhealthy lifestyle habits like poor diet and lack of exercise may reduce their risk of cancer of the colon or rectum by taking aspirin, a new study suggests.
- Even a Short-Term Vegan Diet Can Slow Signs of AgingWhen it comes to diet and nutrition plans, you’ve probably heard it all before: the keto diet, Atkins, paleo, the Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting. Around every corner, there seems to be a different solution for your wellness woes. But following a vegan (or plant-based) diet could be the key to slowing your body’s aging process on a molecular level.
- List of Cancer Types Rising Among Gen Xers, Millennials Reaches 17The list of cancer types that are more likely to strike young people just grew substantially. Millennials and Gen Xers are now more likely to be diagnosed with 17 types of cancer, compared to Baby Boomers, during their early adulthood and middle-age years.
- COVID Makes Its Mark on Olympics as U.S. Sees SurgeShortly after the Paris Olympics began, social media celebrated athletes' victories. But now, the presence of COVID-19 at the games has sparked debates about how well current protocols work, echoing concerns from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
- Dozens More Boar’s Head Products Recalled Over Listeria ConcernsPeople should check their refrigerators again for recalled Boar’s Head meat products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. The recall has expanded from 200,000 pounds to 7 million pounds of deli meat and includes one cheese item.
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