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17 Sep
Marijuana Use May Spike Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study finds pot users are nearly 4 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to the general public.
16 Sep
Could Ditching Daylight Saving Time Improve America’s Health?
Researchers compare three hotly debated time policies and find a surprising winner when it comes to improving health outcomes for millions of people.
15 Sep
GLP-1 Medications in Kids: Promising Health Results, Ongoing Safety Concerns
A new study finds children and teens with obesity or diabetes who take GLP-1 weight-loss medications experience significant improvements in many cardiometabolic risk factors, but long-term safety questions remain.
Experimental Patch Provides Real-Time Feedback On Muscle Performance
An experimental wireless patch might help injured athletes better recover from muscle tears, sprains and strains, according to a new study.
The patch measures tissue stiffness by sending sound waves along the surface of the body and listening to the resulting vibrations, researchers said recently in the journal Science Advances.
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- September 18, 2025
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Ozempic, Zepbound Offer Unexpected Benefits For Psoriasis Patients
People with psoriasis might receive unexpected benefits from cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.
Psoriasis patients taking GLP-1 drugs had a 78% lower risk of premature death and a 44% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart-related health crisis, researchers reported Thursday at a meeting ...
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- September 18, 2025
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Hair Samples May Help Spot Mental Health Risks in Sick Kids
Children with chronic illnesses face extra challenges, and measuring stress through hair samples may help doctors predict which kids are at highest risk for mental health problems.
Researchers studied 244 Canadian children with chronic physical illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and cystic fibrosis. Over four years, the team measured co...
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- September 17, 2025
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FDA Cracks Down on Hims, Other Telehealth Companies Over Drug Ads
Federal health officials are cracking down on telehealth companies’ promotion of unapproved versions of prescription drugs, including popular weight loss medications.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released more than 100 warning letters aimed at both drugmakers and online health companies. Among them: Hims &a...
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DermaRite Widens Recall to 32 Products Over Bacteria Risk
DermaRite Industries has widened its earlier recall of hand soaps to include 32 personal care products that could be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria, health officials report.
The New Jersey-based company said the recalled items include body washes, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sanitizers and wound cleansers sold nationwide and in Puert...
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Wegovy May Help Quiet Constant Food Cravings, Study Finds
A popular weight-loss drug may do more than help patients shed pounds. It could also help quiet the nonstop food cravings many people struggle with.
New results from a U.S. survey of 550 Wegovy users found that patients reported a major drop in “food noise,” or intrusive thoughts about food, after starting the drug.
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