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Study: GLP-1 Meds Show Little Effect on Cancer
A new study suggests popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Zepbound, may not lower cancer risk as some had hoped. Researchers analyzed 48 randomized trials including 94,245 adults who were overweight, obese or had Type 2 diabetes. More than 51,000 people took a GLP-1 drug,...
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Women Turning to Weight-Loss Drugs to Treat PCOS
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are increasingly turning to blockbuster weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to manage the hormonal disorder's symptoms, according to an exclusive analysis of U.S. patient records and interviews with obesity specialists and...
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Drug From Scientists' Blood Saves Babies From Botulism
When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn's life. Now, however, Tony Barbera is deeply grateful for BabyBIG,...
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Trump Admin Asks Airports to Offer Healthy Food
The Trump administration said on Monday it wants airlines and airports to offer travelers healthier food options, exercise equipment and family-friendly features like playspaces and nursing facilities. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press conference at Reagan...
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1 Million More US Kids Became Obese During COVID
Roughly 1 million American kids became obese during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says. Childhood obesity rates in the U.S. rose from around 21% pre-pandemic to nearly 23% during the global health crisis, researchers reported Dec. 2 in the journal Pediatrics. That totals...
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Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits of Exercise
Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise, a new study says. The protective effect exercise should have on people's risk of death was cut by half among those living in areas with heavy air pollution,...
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5 Cardiologist-Approved Heart-Healthy Breakfasts
Cardiologists say that what you eat for breakfast can influence not only how your day unfolds but also your long-term heart health. Eating breakfast provides a strong foundation for the day and is a smart way to support cardiovascular wellness - provided it includes the...
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Asthma More Common in Kids If Mom Has Eating Disorder
Women with an eating disorder are more likely to have children who suffer from asthma and wheezing, a new study says. Eating disorders are associated with a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma and a 25% higher risk of preschool wheeze, researchers reported Dec. 2 in the...
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Novo to Test Next-Gen Obesity Drug in Children
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk is planning to test its experimental obesity drug, CagriSema, in overweight children and adolescents, according to a U.S. registry of clinical trials. The late-stage trial, set to begin in January, is expected to enroll 460 children as young as...
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Obesity May Speed Alzheimer's Progression
Obesity might contribute to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. Some blood markers associated with Alzheimer's increased nearly twice as fast among people with obesity compared to people who didn't have obesity, according to results presented today...
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Study: Men's Beer Bellies Raise Heart Failure Risk
That beer belly a guy's toting around could mean trouble for his heart, a new study says. Said belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure, researchers reported Monday at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting in...
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FDA: 19 Cookware Items That May Contain Lead
A growing list of pots and pans is now considered unsafe, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to check their kitchens and get rid of them right away. In a new alert, the agency said 19 cookware products, all made outside the United States, may...
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Tai Chi Equals Talk Therapy in Easing Insomnia
Having trouble sleeping? New Chinese research suggests the age-old practice of tai chi might help. The study found it equaled talk therapy in helping middle aged people with insomnia regain restful slumber in the long term. "Our study supports tai chi as an alternative...
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Don't Rinse Your Turkey
As you prepare your Thanksgiving turkey, food safety experts urge you to skip one common step: rinsing the bird. A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that washing or rinsing raw poultry can actually increase the risk of foodborne illness. The...
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The Best Time to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner
Most American families sit down to Thanksgiving dinner in the late afternoon, typically between 4 and 5 p.m., according to a YouGov poll. This timing gives everyone a chance to enjoy a relaxed meal, socialize, and still have room for dessert or snacks later in the...
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Eating Alone Linked to Worse Nutrition for Seniors
Seniors who eat alone tend to have poorer nutrition and be more prone to frailty and unhealthy weight loss compared to those who eat with others, new Australian research shows. "Food is more than the nutritional benefit it provides. Sharing a meal is an important social...
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Most Preschoolers Don't Get Enough Daily Exercise
Most kiddos ages 2 to 4 aren't moving nearly enough each day, even when they attend preschool, a new UK study finds. Researchers tracked the activity levels of 419 preschoolers in England and Scotland using special activity belts called accelerometers. These devices recorded...
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How to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without Feeling Stuffed
Holiday meals have a way of sneaking up on partygoers. One bite of stuffing leads to a spoonful of potatoes; then suddenly the calories consumed have hit an all-time high before the good stuff, like dessert, even starts. But it doesn't have to end that way, a...
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Your Butt's Shape May Predict Frailty, Diabetes Risk
Researchers are standing behind new data on how people's posteriors reflect changes linked to aging and diabetes. Shrinkage or inflammation of the gluteus maximus muscles of the buttocks may reflect frailty, sitting time, fat deposition and diabetes risk, and these changes...
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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill Shows Promise in Trial
New clinical trial results bode well for what could be the first GLP-1 weight loss drug taken as a pill, not by injection. The daily pill, orforglipron, is currently under investigation by drugmaker Eli Lilly, which funded the study. In the 18-month trial, people with type 2...
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Study: CBD May Protect Livers of Heavy Drinkers
A study of more than 66,000 U.S. adults finds that heavy drinkers who also used cannabis were less likely to develop liver disease than those who drank heavily without using weed. While the study authors were quick to say that this isn't a recommendation to start smoking...
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Thanksgiving Turkey is Good for Body and Mind
If you're planning a turkey feast for Thanksgiving, enjoy the bird and the many health benefits it provides. Turkey is packed with muscle-building protein, essential vitamins and minerals that boost immunity, mood and energy as well as being extremely versatile. And no,...
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Dr. Small: Be Mindful of Mental Health This Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just days away, many Americans are already anticipating their favorite holiday comforts - turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. While the meal and the gathering often bring joy, experts say the holiday can also have real effects on...
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Advanced Drugs Should Be Used First With Crohn's
New guidelines recommend doctors tackle Crohn's disease head-on, calling for the use of cutting-edge drugs as early as possible to quell the autoimmune GI disorder as quickly as possible. The updated American Gastroenterological Association guidelines reject a "step-up"...
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All About Fiber: The Next Food Fad
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber. Americans have been boosting their protein intake for years; even Pop-Tarts and Starbucks are selling protein-enhanced...