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Experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide may cut fat in liver
A recent study showed that retatrutide culled excessive fat from around the livers of obese people -- essentially curing many from a dangerous condition called fatty liver disease.…
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U.S. eating disorder insurance claims jumped 65% in 2018-2022
U.S. medical insurance claims for treatment for eating disorders jumped 65% as a percentage of all claim lines between 2018 and 2022, according to a new report out Wednesday from an…
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20% of those who take Paxlovid experience rebound COVID-19, study says
Photo by Kches16414/Wikimedia Commons Paxlovid helps prevent severe COVID-19, but it also might significantly increase a person's risk of a rebound case, a new study…
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Feeling depressed? Some people you know probably are, too
More than 1 in 5 adults in the United States have been diagnosed with depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
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Shortened sleep may increase risk of diabetes in women
Even a mild sleep deficit maintained for six weeks can raise the risk of diabetes, researchers said. Photo by cottonbro studio/Pexels Women who don't get enough sleep…
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Intermittent fasting may improve mood, energy, hunger, large study confirms
A new study confirmed that restricting food consumption to a 10-hour window and fasting for the remaining 14 hours had positive health benefits. Photo by Julien Bachelet/Pexels…
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Health officials warn of lead poisoning in kids after fruit puree recall
Photo courtesy of FDA Doctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of…
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Nick Jonas joins national campaign to ‘See The Signs’ of diabetes
Singer Nick Jonas, who lives with diabetes, joined Beyond Type 1 on Monday to launch a new national campaign to help people identify the symptoms of diabetes. "I'm proud to launch…
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Acupuncture could help relieve chronic hives, Chinese study finds
1 of 2 | Acupuncture may offer limited relief to patients with chronic hives, a new Chinese study indicates. Photo by verysmallkisses/Wikimedia Commons…
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Gap in life expectancy widens between men and women
In 2021, the gender gap in life expectancy rose to 5.8 years, its largest since 1996, a recent study found. Photo by Valentine Angel Fernandez/Pexels The gap in life…
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