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Artificial Sweeteners May Blunt Immunotherapy
Cancer patients who use sucralose - the artificial sweetener found in products like Splenda - may be less likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment and could face shorter survival rates. But scientists say there may be a way to reverse the damage. Researchers...
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Hall of Fame QB Marino Opens Up About Liver Disease
Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino disclosed that he has been managing a liver disease for nearly two decades, saying lifestyle changes have improved his health outlook. In an interview with People magazine, Marino said...
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Statins May Undermine GLP-1 Drugs
Statins are among the most prescribed - and profitable - drugs in medical history. But new research reveals that while they lower cholesterol, they may also quietly undermine metabolism by promoting insulin resistance, raising diabetes risk, and slashing GLP-1 levels by...
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Lilly Weight-Loss Pill May be Approved by Year-End
Eli Lilly's experimental weight-loss pill could be fast-tracked under a one- to two-month review process recently launched by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, several Wall Street analysts said. Analysts speculate that the drug, orforglipron, is a viable candidate...
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Half of Healthcare Workers Plan to Switch Jobs
More than half of U.S. healthcare workers are actively looking to leave their current jobs, according to a new survey, underscoring mounting pressure on an already strained system. The Harris Poll, commissioned by education services company Strategic Education, surveyed...
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Early Breast Cancer Survivors' Risk of Second Cancer Low
Women who survive an early breast cancer can breathe easy, a recent study says. Their risk of developing a second cancer is low, about 2% to 3% greater than that of women in the general population, researchers reported in The BMJ. "Many breast cancer survivors believe their...
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Triple Dose of Ozempic Safe, More Effective
A triple-sized weekly dose of Ozempic works better to help people with obesity shed excess pounds without significant side effects, new clinical trial results show. Obese folks lost more weight taking 7.2 mg of semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) a week than those taking either the...
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Permanent Standard Time Could Cut Strokes, Obesity
Most Americans would be healthier if the nation dropped daylight saving time, a major new study says. Switching to permanent standard time would prevent about 300,000 cases of stroke per year and result in 2.6 million fewer people with obesity, researchers estimate in the...
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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Committee to Vote on COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Chickenpox Shots
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox.The exact questions to be voted on Thursday and Friday in Atlanta are...
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WashPost Poll: 1 in 6 Parents Reject Child Vaccine Schedule
About 1 in 6 parents have opted to skip or delay vaccinating their children for diseases other than the flu or COVID-19, a new poll from The Washington Post and the health policy nonprofit KFF found.
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1 in 8 Americans Have Tried GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
A new report finds that 1 in 8 Americans have tried a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. The Rand survey of 8,793 adults also revealed that women ages 50 to 64 are the most frequent users, with 1 in 5 having used the drugs, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. These numbers may...
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Being Too Thin May Be Deadlier Than Overweight
The old saying "you can never be too rich or too thin" may no longer hold true. A surprising new Danish study suggests that being underweight could actually be deadlier than being overweight for many people.Study FindingsResearchers found that individuals with a body mass...
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Psilocybin for Depression Effective Up to 5 Years
The benefits of psilocybin treatment for depression might last as long as five years for some, a new study says. Two-thirds of participants in an early psilocybin clinical trial remained in complete remission from their depression when researchers checked in on them five...
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Debunking Myths on Why Parents Are Eschewing Vaccines
Florida health officials appear to have the wind in their sails when it comes to the nation's views on vaccine mandates.Many chalk it up to COVID-19 hesitancy, but statistics say otherwise.
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Half on Ozempic for Weight Loss Drop Within a Year
Half of people who start taking the GLP-1 weight-loss drug Ozempic drop it within a year, a new study says. About 52% of people in Denmark prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) for weight loss stopped taking it after one year, researchers reported Saturday at a meeting of...
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Eye Drops Could Replace Reading Glasses
Instead of searching for reading glasses, could middle-aged folks and seniors soon find themselves rummaging around for a misplaced eye dropper? Special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace reading glasses as a means of coping with age-related vision...
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Democrats Threaten Shutdown Over ACA Subsidies
Democrats are vowing to block a short-term government funding bill to keep the government open unless Republicans agree to extend billions of dollars in federal health insurance subsidies.
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Congress Far Apart in Extending Healthcare Tax Credits
There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats clash over how to do it.
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Moderna, Pfizer Shares Drop on Report Tying Vaccines to 25 Kids' Deaths
Shares of the pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Pfizer fell Friday after a report that federal health officials plan to link COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of 25 children, CNBC reports.
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A Mother's Breastmilk Supply Linked to Genetics
Three genes have been identified that may influence a woman's milk supply when she is trying to breastfeed, researchers say. While the precise role of the genes isn't clear yet, the findings "will pave the way for more research in the area of milk production...and...
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Too Much Vitamin D Can Be Deadly
About 35% of U.S. adults are deficient in vitamin D, according to the Cleveland Clinic. This fat-soluble vitamin is essential for helping the body absorb calcium, supporting bone strength, and boosting immune function. You can get vitamin D naturally from sunlight, fatty...
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How to Help Kids Deal With Violent News, Images
In hardly any time at all, the footage of the horrifying moment when a bullet hit conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the neck cascaded across the internet. Whether seeing it inadvertently or seeking it out, onlookers far from the crowd at a Utah college could be exposed...
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Nutrient in Vegetables May Boost Cancer Treatment
A common nutrient found in leafy greens and corn may do more than protect eyesight. New research shows that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid, can strengthen the body's cancer-fighting immune cells and make immunotherapy more effective. The study, recently published in...
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Ditch These Skin Care Habits Now
Your skin is the body's largest organ, and it needs regular TLC to stay healthy. While everyone's skin is unique, dermatologists agree there are a few universal rules you should follow to protect and improve your complexion. Here are the top habits experts say you should...
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Same-Day Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes Effective
Same-day cataract surgery on both eyes can be safe, effective and practical, according to a pair of new studies. Cataract surgery typically is performed on one eye then the other, with procedures scheduled weeks or months apart. But getting surgery done on both eyes at once...