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Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to reduce healthcare costs in unexpected ways

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Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies

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Older Migraine Drugs More Effective Than Newer Ones, Analysis Suggests

Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say

The Importance of Putting Penicillin Allergy Labels to the Test

"It's really safe to think about direct penicillin challenges," says researcher

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Coffee and Heart, Metabolic Risks; What Drives Doctors Away; Ozempic for $100?

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

Over Half of Adults With Uncontrolled Hypertension Unaware of Their Condition

CDC researcher shares alarming stats and some engagement opportunities

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Novel Plant-Based Estrogen Cuts Menopause Symptoms

E4Comfort II trial also found improvements in quality of life and markers of bone health

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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Reduce Development of Advanced Cancers

Retrospective study suggests benefits over digital mammography

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Alcohol and Food Poisoning; Texas Sells Body Parts; Rise in Virus Tied to Paralysis

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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Intimate Partner Violence Tied to Working Memory Decline Into Menopause

No association between earlier violence and processing speed, verbal memory

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GLP-1 Drugs in MASLD Tied to Lower Risk of Cirrhosis, Death

Limited benefit seen in patients with established cirrhosis, however

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Brain Health Risks: Digital Quality Measures and the Future of Neurological Care

Access to advanced tools must be equitable

A photo of a female physician discussing data on a tablet to her female patient.

Immediate Test Result Access: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

Answering patients' questions and addressing their anxieties can be challenging

What Factors Predict Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss With GLP-1 Agonists?

Researcher discusses weight outcomes for those taking semaglutide or liraglutide

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Haunting Questions About a Lethal American Virus

How long has Sin Nombre hantavirus lived in North America?

Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

Also in TTHealthWatch: time from approval to reimbursement for new drugs

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Early Data for GLP-1 Pill; FAERS Tirzepatide Reports; AI Diabetes Voice Screening

More noteworthy research from the EASD 2024 meeting

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8-Hour Eating Window Improved Glycemic Control, Small Study Shows

Three-day intervention boosted time spent in normal glucose range

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Direct-to-Consumer Drugs: Big Pharma's Digital Health Play

Regulators will need to closely watch this new frontier

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Tirzepatide Yields Greater Weight Loss in Women Than Men

But significant weight loss reported for both

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Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer

Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas

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Microvascular Diabetes Complications Linked to Moderate/Severe Gum Disease

Relationship was mediated by comorbid dyslipidemia

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Steroid Use Tied to Diabetes; Suicide Rates Climbing; Legionnaire's Death Toll Rises

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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Liraglutide Helped Cut BMI in Kids With Obesity as Young as 6

Saxenda group six times more likely to lose at least 5% of BMI

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The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

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Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

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Weekly Insulin Efsitora Noninferior to Daily Degludec in Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes

But higher severe hypoglycemia risk with efsitora in type 1 diabetes likely precludes its use

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Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

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Nurse-Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improved Sleep Outcomes

Randomized trial shows insomnia severity scores improved at both 8 weeks and 6 months

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Experts Want FDA to Do More to Ensure Food Safety

New food ingredients are a "complete black box," one expert says

Intervention for Smokers With COPD, Asthma Boosts Quit Rates

An immediate appointment to a smoking cessation clinic shows benefit versus usual care

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Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shown, March 15, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Missouri Patient Tests Positive for Bird Flu Despite No Known Exposure to Animals

Risk to general public remains low, CDC says

Which Vaccines Should You Get and Recommend This Fall?

Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season

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Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

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Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

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Olympic Athlete Dies After Attack; Dead Butt Syndrome; Elton John's Eye Problem

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

A photo of a boy receiving treatment for mpox at a hospital in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mpox Is Back in the News. Here's What Clinicians Need to Know.

This new surge is different, WHO leader says

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Novel Agent Reduces Monthly Migraine Days

Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial

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Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

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