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Dr. Drew to Newsmax: Weight-Loss Drugs Not Without Risk
Dr. Drew Pinsky praised Thursday's announcement of a Trump-brokered deal to expand Medicare coverage for popular weight-loss drugs but warned on Newsmax that the medications, known as GLP-1 inhibitors, are not without serious risks.
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RFK Jr. Says Position on Tylenol Has Not Changed
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday said his position on Tylenol use for pregnant women has not changed.
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Admin Announces New Medicaid Drug-Pricing Program
The U.S. government on Thursday announced a new program aimed at lowering prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by linking prices to those paid in other countries.
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Dark Chocolate May Give Memory a Quick Boost
Japanese researchers have discovered how the astringent "bite" of cocoa flavanols can stimulate the brain - even though very little of the compound actually enters the bloodstream. In mouse studies, the sensation of astringency triggered sensory nerves that activated...
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Trump Unveils Deal to Lower Cost of Obesity Drugs
President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
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Dr. Small: More Americans Seeking Talk Therapy
About 1 in 10 Americans now receives counseling from a mental health professional, reflecting a growing openness to addressing emotional and psychological health.
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Many Patients Can Skip Radiation After Mastectomy
A new study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation after a mastectomy, thanks to advances in modern cancer treatment. The international clinical trial followed more than 1,600 women who had early-stage breast cancer. They were...
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COVID Vaccine Safer for Kids' Heart Than Infection
The COVID vaccine is safer for kids' heart health than if they become infected with the coronavirus, a new study has found. Children who get COVID have an increased risk of rare heart complications including blood clots, heart inflammation and low platelet counts that lasts...
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Experimental Patch Eases Peanut Allergies in Kids
Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, a new study says. More than 70% of children treated with the Viaskin Peanut Patch could tolerate at least three to four peanut kernels without a reaction after...
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FDA Warns Websites Selling Unapproved Botox
U.S. health regulators sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles. The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking action after receiving reports of injuries in...
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Man, Son Die After Wasp Stings Ziplining in Laos
An American man and his teenage son died last month after they were swarmed by wasps while ziplining at an adventure camp in Laos and stung many dozens of times, a hospital official said Thursday. Dan Owen, the director of an international school in neighboring Vietnam, and...
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Lilly Obesity Drug Trial Results in 20% Weight Loss
The first wave of obesity drugs, which dominate the market, has mainly focused on the gut hormone GLP-1, but drugmakers are now looking for medicines that target other hormones or help preserve muscle mass during fat-loss with their next generation of drugs. The experimental...
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Healthy Habits Slash Dementia Risk With Diabetes
New research suggests that those with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a genetic risk for dementia can significantly lower their odds for cognitive problems by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle. The preliminary findings - to be presented Saturday at an American Heart Association...
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Study Explains Why Children Get Easily Distracted
Kids are known for jumping from one thing to the next, even when they're supposed to stay focused, but a new study suggests that behavior doesn't owe to curiosity alone. Scientists say children's working memory just isn't developed enough to help them stay locked in on a...
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Novo Nordisk Strikes US Medicare Price Deal
Novo Nordisk said Wednesday it had agreed to a lower price under the U.S. Medicare scheme for semaglutide, the active ingredient in its key drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, in a deal that some analysts said sounded less onerous than feared.
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Tick Bite Meat Allergy Becoming More Common in US
A once-rare meat allergy caused by tick bites is dramatically increasing across the United States, researchers said. There's been a 100-fold increase in positive test results for the allergy, called alpha-gal syndrome, between 2013 and 2024, researchers reported last week at...
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How a Man Loses Weight Affects His Fertility
Losing weight is considered one way to improve male fertility, but how guys drop pounds also matters, a new evidence review says. Men who lost weight through diet and exercise did wind up with better sperm quality, even with modest weight loss, researchers recently reported...
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Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Hinder Thinking Ability
Intermittent fasting shouldn't dull an adult's ability to think, remember and problem-solve, a new evidence review says. Mental abilities like memory recall, decision making and responsiveness aren't hampered by skipping a meal or fasting for a half-day, according to an...
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Trump Nears Deal for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Drugs
The Trump administration is closing in on a deal to allow Medicare to cover certain weight-loss drugs produced by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, a move that could dramatically reduce the estimated cost of coverage, Axios reported on Tuesday.
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AI-Powered Smartwatch Can Detect Heart Disease
Artificial intelligence (AI) can use smartwatch data to detect heart disease, a new study says.AI fed heart sensor data from an Apple Watch accurately detected heart problems like weakened pumping ability, damaged valves or thickened heart muscle, according to findings that...
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Tobacco Still Top Cancer Killer
Tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of cancer death in the U.S., despite a dramatic decline in smoking, a new American Cancer Society report says. More than 80% of lung cancer deaths are linked to tobacco, according to data from the inaugural release of the...
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How a Full Moon Affects Sleep
For centuries, people have wondered if the moon has the power to influence our behavior and health. Many believe that when the full moon's radiant glow lights up the night sky, it can stir something deep within us-affecting our sleep, emotions, and even our sanity. In fact,...
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Just 3,000 Steps Daily Slows Alzheimer's Decline
A new study found that taking as few as 3,000 to 5,000 steps daily can slow the decline of Alzheimer's disease in people at increased risk by as much as three years. The study, published in Nature Medicine, involved older patients who had biological signs of the illness,...
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Family Recordings Might Ease ICU Delirium
A comforting voice from home might be enough to soothe ICU patients on ventilation, a new study says. As many as 4 in 5 ICU patients on mechanical ventilation develop delirium, or sudden confusion, panic, upset and anger. But playing recorded messages from a family member can...
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Low-Dose Aspirin May Protect Heart With Diabetes
Low-dose aspirin is no longer universally recommended to prevent heart health emergencies, but it might help people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study says. People with Type 2 diabetes who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, according to...