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Study links rise of teletherapy with increase of Americans in psychotherapy
Access to psychotherapy has increased substantially among Americans, particularly young adults, a new study has found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Access to…
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In new trial, Zepbound bests Wegovy for weight loss
Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly. Photo by Pixabay/Pexels…
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High-fructose corn syrup in foods might speed cancer
The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests. Photo by…
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U.S. seniors struggle to pay medical bills more than peers in other wealthy countries
American seniors still pay more for health care than their counterparts in most other wealthy countries do, a new study finds. They are also more likely to postpone or skip needed…
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Diets high in industrially produced foods impair muscle quality, associated with knee osteoarthritis
Consuming more packaged breakfast cereals and snacks, margarine and spreads, hot dogs, sodas and energy beverages, candy and desserts, mass-produced bakery products and other…
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Deep brain stimulation helps two patients walk after spinal injury
Deep brain stimulation therapy has helped two patients with spinal cord injuries regain some movement. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News In 2006, Wolfgang Jäger was in…
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Study: ‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ give dubious advice on ‘abortion pill…
So-called crisis pregnancy centers, often created with an anti-abortion agenda, are providing pregnant women some questionable medical advice alongside potentially helpful services,…
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Artery procedure may ease knee arthritis without surgery
Blocking blood flow to the site of knee arthritis can reduce pain and potentially prevent the need for knee replacement surgery, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Short, intense bursts of exercise lower women’s cardiovascular disease risk by almost half
Exercising at a high intensity for as little as 1.5 minutes a day may protect from the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure, particularly…
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Gastric balloon being tested as alternative to weight-loss surgery, GLP-1 meds
Researchers have developed and are testing a small, implanted gastric balloon that people can inflate or deflate to feel full or not. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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