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Smoking shrinks brain, says study linking cigarettes to Alzheimer’s, dementia
1 of 2 | A young man smokes a cigarette (2015). A study at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and published Tuesday examines why smokers are at a…
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Weight may rebound after discontinuing Zepbound, study shows
A new study found that withdrawing tirzepatide led to substantial regain of weight while continuing the weight-loss drug kept the weight off, over the full two years of the trial.…
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Women less likely to die from gun injuries than men, study shows
Women were less likely to die while being treated for gun injuries than their male counterparts, a new study found. Photo by LovableNinja/Pixabay Female victims of gun…
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People who have sibling’s with dementia may face shorter life spans
A study involving twins suggests that if you have a sibling who develops dementia, that might not bode well for your life span. Photo by Burak Argun/Pexels A study…
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Marijuana use linked to unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
About 26% of pregnant marijuana users experienced an unhealthy pregnancy outcome, compared with 17% of those who didn't use weed, a new study found. File Photo by Bill…
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Many patients with diabetes quit Ozempic, Mounjaro within a year
A new study found half of patients who use a new class of injected drugs that includes blockbusters like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) quit them within a year.…
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Study identifies warning signs of violence in romantic relationships
A new study finds there are early behavioral warning signs from a partner that suggest the risk for violence is there. And the more signs a person sees in the partner, the higher…
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Food stuck in your throat? Sipping cola won’t help, study indicates
1 of 2 | New research published in the Christmas issue of BMJ dispels the myth that cola can help clear a blocked esophagus. Photo by cannonball/Wikimedia Commons…
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Study suggests swift use of antiretrovirals in infected newborns can banish HIV
Therapy for newborns within 48 hours of birth appears to prevent HIV from forming hidden 'reservoirs' within body that remain unreachable by medications…
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Study links low brain serotonin levels to decline of brain function
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) had up to 25% lower levels of serotonin than healthy people in key regions of the brain associated with memory, problem-solving and…
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