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Under new Medicare rules, 3.6M Americans could be covered for Wegovy
Cost to the federal program would be immense, researcher says.…
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Cholesterol changes during menopause can spur heart disease, study indicates
An increase in "bad" LDL cholesterol and a decrease in "good" HDL cholesterol occurs during menopause, according to research to be presented Monday at the European Society of…
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Neighborhood noise might increase heart attack risk, studies indicate
One study found that people under 50 were more prone to heart attack if they lived in a noisy area, while another study showed the prognosis for heart attack survivors was worse if…
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Lilly cuts price on weight-loss drug Zepbound, selling it in single-dose vials
The new 2.5 milligram (mg) and 5 mg weekly dose vials differ from the standard preloaded injector pens that are used to administer Zepbound (tirzepatide) and competitors such as…
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FDA approves first automated insulin delivery system for people with Type 2 diabetes
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Insulet's Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system for people with Type 2 diabetes. Photo by Insulet The Food and…
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Most Americans unsure how to help opioid overdose victim
The U.S. opioid epidemic has caused a startling number of overdose deaths, but a new survey shows that most Americans still have no idea how to help an OD victim. Photo by Adobe…
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Study: Trans kids often seek help from teachers, not parents
Troubled transgender students are more likely to turn to school staff than their own parents for support, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Troubled…
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Heat-related deaths keep rising among Americans
Reversing a prior downward trend, searing summers have caused a sharp uptick in the numbers of Americans who die from heat-related causes, new data shows. Photo by Adobe…
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Free COVID-19 tests available for U.S. households in fall
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced free COVID-19 tests are available again starting this fall as the traditional start to cold and flu season begins. File…
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Wegovy might lower risk of heart attack, stroke in heart failure patients
Research shows Wegovy (semaglutide) can slash a person's odds for heart attacks and strokes, and now more data suggests that's even true for very ill patients with heart failure.…
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