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Health news • Apr 25

Markus Müller: Opening of a New Science Building Carrying Dr. Eugene Braunwald’s Name

Markus Müller, President at Medical University of Vienna, shared a post on LinkedIn: “It is with deep sadness that we learned today of the passing of...

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Health news • Apr 25

You may not drink alcohol, but is your liver still healthy? Hepatologist shares warning signs you could be ignoring | Health

You don't have to drink alcohol to damage your liver; here are signs that indicate your liver may be struggling. | Health.

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Health news • Apr 25

Gut Bacteria Could Be a Hidden Trigger For Neurodegenerative Diseases

Bacterial sugars in the gut could be a hidden contributor to two of the most serious neurodegenerative diseases that afflict the brain, new research...

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Health news • Apr 25

A 13-year-old's kidney was failing, then a stranger stepped in: "I don't think there was a dry eye in the room"

Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.

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Health news • Apr 25

These Alabama counties have the highest rates of STDs

Rates for two of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases in the country were on the decline in Alabama last year, but some counties are faring...

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Health news • Apr 25

‘Bat feast’ animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread

When researchers in Uganda set up camera traps to monitor African leopards (Panthera pardus pardus) and spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) in a national park...

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Health news • Apr 25

GLP-1 agonists and changes in body mass and composition in adults with overweight or obesity with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis | International Journal of Obesity

The systematic review aimed to assess the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and dual GLP-1/GIP agonists on weight loss and body composition in...

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Health news • Apr 25

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Though the Reason Why Probably Isn't What You Expect

According to a new study, patients who were treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists were more, not less, likely to develop cognitive impairment.

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Health news • Apr 25

Scientists Discovered the Brain's "Hidden Regulator", and It Controls How Much You Learn Every Single Day

Scientists just found a hidden switch in the adult brain that quietly decides how much you learn each day, and what happens when it gets stuck.

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Health news • Apr 25

The podcast telling the stories behind Ambien, Ozempic, EpiPens, and other game-changing drugs

Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Thomas Goetz. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First...

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Health news • Apr 25

There is no safe gamble with high LDL cholesterol

There is strong scientific consensus that high levels of certain cholesterol-trafficking particles, such as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),...

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Health news • Apr 25

So THAT'S Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others

Here's what makes you so attractive to the bugs and how you can prevent bites.

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Health news • Apr 25

This Unexpected Laundry Habit Is A Potential Sign Of ADHD

Experts weigh in on the "floordrobe" and why this phenomenon is so common among people with ADHD.

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Health news • Apr 25

If You Have Arthritis, Doctors Say These Products Can Help Ease Pain

These topical creams, heat therapy treatments and pain relievers can make everyday tasks a little easier.

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Health news • Apr 25

Opinion | Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse.

Reversing the new vaccine skepticism will require a dedicated effort.

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Health news • Apr 25

Should We Finally Ditch Artificial Sweeteners for Good?

Recent studies have suggested that sugar substitutes might not be the free lunch they're advertised as. We asked experts what they thought.

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Health news • Apr 25

Why Is No One Taking Baby Aspirin for Heart Disease Prevention Anymore?

For decades, many older adults popped a baby aspirin daily in an effort to lower their risk of heart attack and heart disease in general.

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Health news • Apr 25

Why Is No One Taking Baby Aspirin for Heart Disease Prevention Anymore?

For decades, many older adults popped a baby aspirin daily in an effort to lower their risk of heart attack and heart disease in general.

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Health news • Apr 25

Missouri residents urged to act early under new cholesterol guidance

(KMAland) -- The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released new guidance on cholesterol management, as heart disease...

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Health news • Apr 25

New psychology research reveals your face might determine how easily people remember your name

Have you ever struggled to remember the name of someone you just met? A recent study suggests that the natural memorability of a person's face plays a...

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