The U.S. losing measles elimination status could have a series of major implications for public health going forward.
Category: 5. Health
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Why Losing Measles Elimination Status Would Be A Big Deal In The U.S.
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Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Over the past few years, a new class of medications has transformed the treatment of obesity. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing appetite, helping people eat less and feel full sooner. Their success has…
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How Tear Gas Affects Health — A Toxicologist Explains
Heavy use of tear gas by federal agents is raising concern about harmful effects to protestors, onlookers and neighborhoods. A medical toxicologist explains what is known
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Which Wearable Tracker Is Most Accurate? Here’s Data On 9 Top Brands
From the Oura Ring to the Apple Watch to the Google Pixel — here’s what the science really says about the accuracy of their health data
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Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in which the University of Gothenburg played an important…
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Cannabis study finds THC can create false memories
Smoking cannabis may do more than make memories fuzzy. It may actually alter how memories form and are recalled.
A new study from Washington State University found that people who consumed THC were more likely to recall words that were never…
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Omega-3 fish oil supplements cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in dialysis patients
A daily fish oil supplement may help lower the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people undergoing dialysis for kidney failure. The finding comes from a large international clinical trial jointly led in Australia by Monash Health…
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AI finally tests a century old theory about how cancer begins
The human body depends on carefully organized genetic instructions that guide how cells grow and function. Cancer can begin when those instructions become disrupted. Over time, cells may accumulate genetic mistakes that allow them to escape the…
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Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new molecule that may open the door to treating difficult cases of triple-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of the disease that currently has few effective…
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3 Natural Remedies That May Be As Effective As Sleeping Pills
From acupuncture to daily movement, magnesium, and essential oils, several natural approaches may support better sleep after Daylight Saving Time.
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