New twin‑study research finds that, after removing deaths from accidents and infections, genes account for about 50% of human lifespan, highlighting a major inherited component of longevity.
Category: 5. Health
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Longevity Is Inherited
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New Ozempic Ads Feature ‘Get A Mac’ Duo Justin Long And John Hodgman
Novo Nordisk brought in Justin Long and John Hodgman, who had been in the Apple “Get A Mac” ads from 20 years ago, to star in the new “Only One Ozempic” commercials.
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Breast Cancer Screening’s Next Upgrade: AI With Radiologists
AI-supported mammography shows promise for earlier detection. Here’s what the latest Lancet trial means for patients—and why radiologists remain central.
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Doctors may be missing early signs of kidney disease
Small changes in kidney function, even when test results fall within what doctors consider a normal range, may reveal who is likely to develop chronic kidney disease later in life. That is the conclusion of a new study from Karolinska Institutet…
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You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?
GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.
In just a few years, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, have gone from niche diabetes treatments to…
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Scientists just mapped the mutations that power cancer growth
Scientists have built a detailed map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a major cancer gene affect tumor growth. The research offers a clearer picture of how small genetic changes can lead to very different cancer behaviors.
The work…
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The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers
Programs that support caregivers of patients with dementia could bring substantial benefits at a fraction of the price of an Alzheimer’s drug.
A computer simulation guided by patient data from prior studies found that supportive…
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United States Demands Gavi Remove Thimerosal From Vaccines. Here’s Why And What It Means For Public Health
A physician breaks down why the U.S. has asked Gavi to remove thimerosal from vaccines and what the public health consequences are for the world.
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Cigna 2025 Profits Hit Nearly $6 Billion Even As Costs Keep Rising
The Cigna Group reported 2025 net income of nearly $6 billion despite grappling with rising costs of patients in the health insurance plans it sells and administers.
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Air ambulance teams are changing who survives critical injuries
People with life-threatening injuries may be more likely to survive when advanced medical care reaches them by helicopter. Survival data from a regional air ambulance service in South East England shows that outcomes were better than expected for…
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