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GLP-1 Drugs Appear to Prevent Cancer, New Research Finds
Emerging research indicates GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, includ
topicCovid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds
Updated COVID-19 vaccines continue to reduce major cardiovascular risks—including strokes, heart attacks, and heart-related hospit
topic7 sunscreen myths busted
New research and expert guidance dispel common misconceptions about sunscreen effectiveness, safety, and necessity across skin ton
topicHeart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds
Multiple large-scale studies confirm COVID-19 vaccines reduce major cardiovascular risks—including heart attacks and cardiac death
topicRecord increase in DRC Ebola cases raises death toll to 181
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak, now the Bundibugyo strain, has recorded 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths.
topicKennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
Angela Perryman, a Florida cruise passenger exposed to Andes hantavirus, remains in Nebraska’s federal quarantine despite a CDC re
topicLab trials prove copper therapy enhances cognitive function and spatial learning - News-Medical
Preclinical studies confirm a copper-delivering drug reduces Alzheimer’s toxic proteins by up to 42% and improves spatial memory i
topicThese longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age
New research confirms that reducing animal protein intake and replacing it with plant-based proteins can lower biological age and
Connecticut reports first measles case of 2026
Connecticut’s first measles case of 2026 involves an unvaccinated adult in Hartford County who traveled internationally before sym
topicNewton-Wellesley Hospital's brain tumor investigation: New info on the 11 diagnosed nurses
An independent review confirmed no environmental link at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to the 11 brain tumor diagnoses among nurses, t
topicStray cat attacks 5 people, puppy in Polk County, tests positive for rabies
A rabid stray cat in Polk County attacked five people and a puppy before dying. Health officials confirm the cat tested positive f
topicGlucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s: Study
A study links glucosamine—a common joint supplement—to accelerated cognitive decline and a 25% higher five-year mortality rate amo
topicGlobal HIV prevention declined drastically after Trump aid cuts, U.N. finds
Global HIV prevention efforts have stalled sharply due to U.S. funding cuts and repressive policies, with PrEP access plunging and
topicThink a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for
Tick-related illnesses in pets are driving record-high emergency visits this year, with nymphal ticks driving most cases. Owners s
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The US is seeing a surge in unregulated peptide use for weight loss and cosmetic effects, despite warnings of unknown dangers. A U
topicWhat to know about alpha-gal syndrome as cases spike
Alpha-gal syndrome—a tick-borne allergy to red meat—is expanding rapidly in the U.S., with estimates suggesting hundreds of thousa
topicWhy existing vaccines won’t help this Ebola outbreak
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involves the rare Bundibugyo species, for which no approved vaccine
topicDogs and humans are more alike than we thought, study finds
Dogs and humans exhibit overlapping biological signals tied to aging, suggesting shared mechanisms that could speed up drug develo
topicWorld's most infectious disease case found in California after they passed through super spreader hubs
California’s measles cases have already exceeded last year’s total as a highly infectious individual traveled through San Francisc
topicScientists found a surprising problem with sugar-free diets
Research increasingly shows that cutting sugar entirely from a diet can disrupt gut bacteria, increase inflammation, and impair bl
topicCOVID vaccines still protect against heart problems, large study finds
A study of over a million veterans confirms COVID-19 vaccination reduces all-cause cardiac events by nearly 24%, including heart a
topicWho you live with has a major impact on your gut health
People sharing a household develop overlapping gut and oral microbiomes, regardless of dietary differences. Studies show housemate
topicDPH confirms first case of measles in Connecticut this year
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first measles case this year, an unvaccinated adult in Hartf
topicTestosterone is being overprescribed to men
Testosterone replacement therapy is widely prescribed without proper diagnostic testing, raising concerns about misuse. New resear