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Ozempic might slow progression of diabetes-related liver disease
Fatty liver disease linked to diabetes and obesity can easily progress to liver cirrhosis, but new research suggests that GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic can help stop that. Photo by…
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Scientists track brain changes during pregnancy
With implications for research around postpartum depression and other health issues, scientists have tracked the changes pregnancy brings to the female brain. Photo by Adobe…
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Study: Breathing might bring microplastics into brain
For the first time, scientists have detected microscopic microplastics lodged in the human brain. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News For the first time, scientists have…
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Study: Vaping harming college students’ brains
College students who vape have lower cognitive function scores than those who don't, researchers found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Vaping may look cool when…
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Study finds genetic link between Parkinson’s disease, ALS
People with rare genetic variants linked to degenerative brain disorders like Parkinson's disease are at increased risk of developing ALS, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe…
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Pfizer: Potential cachexia cancer drug shows life-saving promise
Pfizer researchers say they are developing a drug that might counteract a condition that leads to the death of cancer patients within a year of its diagnosis. Photo by Stephanie…
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Walgreens agrees to $106.8M fine for fraudulent federal billing
Walgreens will pay $106.8 million to settle federal cases arising from charging the federal government for prescriptions that were filled but patients did not pick up. File Photo by…
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Boar’s Head to close Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head deli meat is for sale at a Ralphs grocery store in Long Beach, Calif., on September 3. The company plans to close the plant in Virginia linked to a listeria outbreak.…
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Blood sugar worries discourage many Type 1 diabetics from exercising
Fear of a having a low blood sugar crash dissuades many people with Type 1 diabetes from getting the exercise they need, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Florida abortion rate fell dramatically after state’s 6-week ban
Florida's six-week abortion ban caused the state's abortion rate to drop dramatically, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Florida's six-week…
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