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Scientists testing swimming ‘microbots’ to deliver meds to lung tumors
Scientists have developed microscopic robots capable of swimming through the lungs to deliver chemotherapy directly to lung cancer cells. Photo by kalhh/Pixabay…
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Study: New type of psychotherapy helps treat chronic pain
A new form of psychotherapy appears to work even better at treating chronic pain in older adults than gold-standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a new study finds. Photo by…
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GLP-1 drugs may help extremely obese patients qualify for weight-loss surgery
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications could help extremely obese patients drop enough pounds to be eligible for bariatric surgery, a new study shows. Photo by Marie…
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Only 1 in 20 animal studies results in treatments approved for humans
Only 5% of therapies tested in animals wind up being approved by regulators for human use, according to a new analysis. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Animal…
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Even temporary loneliness can negatively affect health
Loss of connection with others, even if temporary, could be impacting your physical health, a new study finds. Photo by Wokandapix/Pixabay You don't consider yourself a…
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Dolphins off Florida, Georgia have elevated mercury levels
Dolphins living off the coasts of Georgia and Florida have high levels of mercury in their bodies, new research shows. File Photo by Ken James/UPI | License Photo…
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People with type 1 diabetes are living longer
People with type 1 diabetes are 25% less likely to die early now than they were in 1990, a new global tally finds. Photo by Steve Buissinne/Pixabay People with type 1…
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Mutated seasonal flu virus less sensitive to the antiviral Tamiflu
Ladue Pharmacy Manager Angie Kloeppel inspects a box of Oseltamivir, sold under the name of Tamiflu in Ladue, Missouri on December 30, 2022. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI |…
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American Medical Association delegates vote to decriminalize drug use, possession
The American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting in Chicago Thursday voted 345-171 to support decriminalization of drug use and possession. Photo courtesy of AMA…
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Experts warn of diphtheria-like illness that may spread between people, pets
Researchers believe that doctors now have to be on the lookout for C. ulceran, which has symptoms very similar to diphtheria. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The…
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