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Scientists may have solved weight regain problem from GLP-1 drugs
Continuous GLP-1 therapy prevents rebound weight gain. Some users maintain most of their weight loss after stopping medication by
topicDiagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and given just 8 months to live, a teen beat the odds thanks to an extraordinary friendship
Dylan Mwaniki survived Stage 4 kidney cancer after being given eight months to live at age 14. He is now cancer-free and has gradu
topicAustralia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu as virus reaches every continent
The H5N1 virus has reached every continent after being detected in Australia. Five cases have been confirmed in the country. The v
topicI'm a World-Renowned Expert: Why Strength Training Matters for Women in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond
Strength training is highlighted as a key tool for women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and older to improve health and longevity. Experts
topicThese Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Your Risk of Chronic Disease For Decades
A JAMA study found that three lifestyle changes lower the risk of multiple chronic conditions by 21% for adults with prediabetes.
topicStudents warned of possible tuberculosis at metro Atlanta high school - WSB-TV
Fulton County health officials notified the Johns Creek High School community after a positive tuberculosis case was identified. S
topicTeen Hospitalized for Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Swimming with Siblings in Florida
Florida is seeing an increase in Vibrio vulnificus infections linked to rising coastal temperatures. Globally, warming seas have h
topicA Copper-Based Drug Clears Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins in Mice
Researchers at Monash University used the copper-based drug Cu(ATSM) to restore the brain's waste-removal system. This treatment r
Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Count: Which Is Best for Weight Loss?
Recent research indicates that intermittent fasting and daily calorie restriction produce comparable weight loss outcomes over six
topicWhy men die younger than women
Men generally have lower life expectancies than women. Medical professionals and researchers attribute this gap to a combination o
topicAncient DNA uncovers deadly plague outbreak among Siberian hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago
Researchers isolated plague bacteria DNA from the remains of hunter-gatherers near Lake Baikal. The disease wiped out families and
topicCovid vaccine study the acting CDC director blocked is published in an outside journal
A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness was published in JAMA Network Open after the acting CDC director blocked its release in
topicWhat to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the dangerous meat allergy caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy to red meat triggered by tick bites. The condition is increasing in prevalence. T
topicRare tick disease poses a danger in north-central Minnesota
The rare Powassan virus is appearing more frequently across the United States. State data shows the virus is circulating in ticks
topicQuarantine ends for all 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship
The CDC ended its hantavirus response on June 24, 2026. All 18 Americans exposed on the MV Hondius completed 42 days of monitoring
topicThe Subtle Physical Clue That Could Indicate Your Dog Has Dementia
New research indicates that changes in how older dogs walk can be an early warning sign of cognitive decline. Specifically, shorte
topicChildren's Minnesota doctor warns of Benadryl challenge dangers
Doctors and health departments are warning parents about a social media trend where teens take large amounts of Benadryl to halluc
topicWestern Australian poultry farms locked down as second wild bird dies from H5N1 bird flu
Two wild seabirds near Esperance, Western Australia, tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. Inghams has locked down its Western Austra
topicQuarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
Eight Americans have left a specialized quarantine unit in Omaha. All 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius complet
topicEbola in DR Congo: Six-year-old 'doing well' after armed men took her from hospital
A six-year-old girl and her mother were taken from a clinic near Butembo by men with bladed weapons. The child was located 18km aw
topicMosquitos in Twin Cities test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile virus. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control Distric
topicIs hearing loss an Alzheimer’s warning sign? Research shows new risk factors
Untreated hearing loss is linked to faster memory decline. New data suggests hearing aids may protect the brain for specific popul
topicKnow your ticks: Here’s how to spot the ones that carry Lyme and alpha-gal
Different tick species in the US carry distinct illnesses. Blacklegged ticks are the proven vectors for Lyme disease, while lone s
topic18 children had illnesses so rare doctors were stumped. AI gave them answers
Boston Children's Hospital and OpenAI used AI tools to identify genomic errors causing rare diseases in children. The process prov