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Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it

A majority of people who start the obesity and diabetes medicines known as GLP-1s also quit them, and plan to restart again. Research hasn't yet shown the...

THC Linked to Creation of False Memories and Difficulty With Memory Tasks

Researchers found that people who consumed THC had more trouble completing everyday memory tasks, such as remembering to do something later.

95% of people carry this virus and scientists may have just found how to stop it

Scientists have taken a major step toward stopping Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), an extremely common infection linked to cancer and chronic disease.

Is coffee healthy? The benefits of a cup of joe and when to draw the line

The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.

Sneezing through the semester: How Houston’s allergy season hits students

Spring at Rice means more than just Beer Bike. It means blooming azaleas and outdoor study sessions in your college quad; for many students, it also means a...

30 facts you were taught at school that aren't actually true anymore

Stacker puts together a list of facts you learned in school that are no longer true.

Measles has reached a Portland school. Here’s why health officials think they can stop it

State health officials say that people who were at Centennial Middle School in early April may have been exposed to the virus.

OHA confirms another measles exposure site at Oregon City health care facility

A new measles exposure site has been confirmed at a health care facility in Oregon City, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced.

Top tips for managing allergy symptoms

Congestion, runny nose and sinus pressure can sap your energy during allergy season, but small daily habits can make a big difference.

A Distinct New Type of Diabetes Is Now Officially Recognized

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a fifth form of diabetes in 2025, after decades of controversy.

Discovery of Addison's disease gene in dogs could help humans as well

Among dog breeds, Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers (tollers) have an unusually high rate of Addison's disease, a condition in which the adrenal glands do...

Cases of drug-resistant infection that causes diarrhea are rising: What to know

Cases of drug-resistant Shigella infections are increasing in the United States in a trend that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are...

It’s not your imagination. Climate change is making seasonal allergy season longer and more intense. Here's what to do when the pollen count is high, how to improve your indoor air quality, and the differences between allergy medications. https://nyti.ms/4vm

6 things to do now to control allergy symptoms all season long

Seasonal allergies affect millions. Experts share strategies to prepare now and make spring allergy season more manageable.

Woman’s Breasts Regrow After Undergoing Reduction, Leaving Internet Baffled

A 25-year-old South African influencer, Michelle Sekwena, underwent breast reduction surgery in February 2025 after being diagnosed with a condition called...

Eating ultra-processed foods like bacon linked to higher arthritis risk

A new study found that diets high in ultra-processed foods lead to more fat stored in thigh muscles, raising the risk for arthritic knees.

Discovery Overturns Longstanding Biology of Human Development

When do peripheral nerves develop? Researchers used "mosaic barcodes" to prove that neural crest cells commit to their identities before migrating from the...

Tylenol in pregnancy not linked with autism, Danish study finds

The use of Tylenol by women during pregnancy was not associated with autism in their children, according to results of a nationwide ​study in Denmark...

Causes of sarcopenia and frailty in people taking GLP1RAs

Medications based on glucagon-like peptide 1 pathways are an efficient drug treatment for people with obesity, often eliciting rapid and pronounced weight...

CDC: Proportion of extensively drug-resistant Shigella isolates increasing

The proportion of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Shigella isolates in the United States increased from 2011–2015 to 2023, according to research published...