A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight — without causing nausea. The discovery, made at the University of Gothenburg, could pave the way for better drugs to treat obesity.
Category: 5. Health
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Exercise Helps Maintain Vitamin D in Winter
New research published in the journal Advanced Science suggests that getting regular exercise during the darker winter months may help people maintain vitamin D levels.
The study was a randomized controlled…
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A Pill for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) remains a widespread yet under-treated condition, affecting millions globally. Traditional treatments such as CPAP therapy, while effective, are often hindered by poor patient…
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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
Imagine a patient named Rosa tells you she wakes up night after night in a drenching sweat after having very realistic dreams of smoking fentanyl.
The dreams seem crazy to her. Three months ago, newly pregnant, Rosa began visualizing being…
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Doctor Wait Times Average One Month In U.S.
gettyPatients are waiting an average of 31 days to schedule an appointment with a doctor, according to a … More
Patients are waiting an average of 31 days…
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Cardiometabolic Disease Linked to 37% of Dementia Cases
Over a third of incident dementia cases may be linked to cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), reported a recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The researchers behind the study suggest that new…
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How Parents Can Support Incoming Students With Mental Health Concerns
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Summer is an exciting time for many incoming college students and their families. Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for many…
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3 Ways The $41 Billion Agentic AI Market Is Reshaping The Future Of Work
gettyAgentic AI: the future of work beyond automation
The future of work is arriving — not with a whisper, but with a powerful shift led by agentic AI, projected to fuel a $41.32 billion market by 2030, according to Mordor Intelligence report….
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MAHA report on children’s health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods – a food scientist explains the research
On May 22, 2025, the White House released a new report highlighting what it claims are the causes of chronic disease in children.
The report fleshes out many of the themes that have emerged as priorities for the Make America Healthy Again,…
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Here’s How These Skills Can Transform Your Relationships
Psychologist, author and adjunct instructor at Stanford University Caroline Fleck, PhD, has a new … More
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