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'I lost so much weight, my husband thought I was terminally ill': why do people lie about taking Ozempic? It is chilly out there, but she doesn't mind; that's the point. Inside the tin, away from the prying eyes of her family, is a vial of the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro, which needs to be kept at about 8C. Claire has been taking it without them knowing for ...
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Four-year-old boy hospitalised as 74 ill after petting farm trip Cryptosporidium is a parasite, often linked to contact with young farm animals, that can infect your bowels and cause an unpleasant and sometimes dangerous illness. Public Health Wales (PHW) said 16 of those affected ...
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Sweet Tooth Explained: Researchers Reveal How We Taste Sugar For the first time, researchers have figured out the structure of the sweet receptor — the tiny part of your tongue that tells your brain when something tastes sweet. The study ...
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New study looks at which types of cancer are increasing for people below 50 A new government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, finding that the largest increases are in breast, colorectal, kidney and uterine cancers. Scientists from the National Cancer Institute looked at ...
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Group of Knox County students warn about dangers of vaping, warning about health risks including 'popcorn lung' KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students from a Knox County high school are sounding the alarm about the health risks of vaping and e-cigarette devices. The group, from South-Doyle High School, launched a campaign warning their peers about the dangers vapes can ...
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It's tick season in Michigan. What you need to know to stay safe this summer Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. · Michigan is home to over 20 tick species, some of which transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and anaplasmosis.
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The FDA approves first US at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative The Teal Wand — "built with empathy," the company said — uses a swab to collect a vaginal sample. Women will then mail the sample to a lab that will screen for HPV (human papillomavirus), the virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers. A growing body of ...
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Bay Area seeing longer, stronger allergy season this year. Here's why SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Allergists say this season has been longer and worse than they've noticed before and more and more people are suffering the consequences. From hikers and bikers, to HAM radio enthusiasts, everyone is talking about allergies.
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Researchers believe they've discovered why women get drunk faster than men Women generally have a lower percentage of body water and a higher percentage of fat compared to men. As a result, when women consume alcohol, they have less fluid to dilute it, resulting in a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) than men who drink the ...
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Researchers find 8500 tonnes of antibiotics enter rivers every year A landmark study reveals that nearly a third of global antibiotic use ends up in rivers, threatening aquatic ecosystems and accelerating the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. This highlights the urgent need for global monitoring and mitigation ...
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Parkinson's Disease Linked to Living Near Golf Courses—New Study Newsweek has reached out to the Parkinson's Foundation as well as the Dr. Brittany Krzyzanowski, researcher for the study, for comment. Why It Matters. Areas that shared drinking water supplies with water ...
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RSV vaccines protect older adults with 75 percent effectiveness, study finds A comprehensive new study reveals that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines provide strong protection for adults aged 60 and older, with approximately 75% effectiveness against RSV-associated respiratory illness. The results were published in ...
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North Dakota Becomes the Latest State to Report Measles Outbreak There have been 121 hospitalizations and three confirmed deaths. Ninety-six percent of infections were in individuals who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status; 2% had received one dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and 2 percent had ...
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DNA strand separation requires more force in crowded cellular environments The interior of the cell is super crowded with molecules, and most biochemistry experiments are super uncrowded. You can think of extra molecules as billiard balls. They're pounding against the DNA double helix and keeping it from opening.".
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Study finds cancer-causing chemicals in several popular beauty products used by Black and Latina women More than half the Black and Latina women involved in the study reported using beauty products that contain the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde. Katie Hawkinson. in Washington, D.C.. Saturday 10 May 2025 17:27 BST. 0Comments.
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Why premenstrual dysphoric disorder diagnoses are on the rise, particularly for women over 35 After years of drastic, unexplained mood swings in the lead-up to her period, a Perth mother was handed a lifeline in the form of a four-letter diagnosis. Kris Stanley, 36, went to the doctor in 2021 when she started feeling suicidal every month.
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Weight-loss jabs may be good for mental health, research shows A study by scientists from the University of Bern in Switzerland has found that appetite-suppressing injections also improve mood, wellbeing and quality of life more than insulin and other antidiabetic drugs.
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Machine learning model guides smarter gene selection in newborn screening In a paper published in Genetics in Medicine, an official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, they offer a data-driven approach to prioritizing genes for public health consideration. It's ...
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Bat found near elevator at San Diego Zoo Safari Park tests positive for rabies Park visitors who had direct contact with the bat, know of someone who may have touched the bat or were in the area of the elevator and stairs should contact County Public Health Services as soon as possible at 619-692-8499.
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KDHE reports possible measles exposure at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Understand if you are susceptible to infection; Watch for symptoms; Avoid high-risk settings; Call a healthcare provider. For more information, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Measles Resource Hub here ...
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New Study Reveals an Easier Alternative to Intermittent Fasting After a meal, our body enters the postprandial state. While in this state, our metabolism pushes our cells to use carbohydrates for immediate energy, while storing some of these carbs as well as fat for later use.
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Notes from the Heart: The magic of vitamin D Editor's note: "Notes from the heart" is a new series on health from Dr. Fernando "Fritz" Riveron, a cardiothoracic surgeon who has practiced in the Wausau area for decades. Have an idea for a future column? Email [email protected].
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How Some People Manage On Just 4 Hours Of Sleep? Scientists Answer A rare genetic mutation might be the reason why some 'lucky' individuals are able to function well despite only managing four to six hours of sleep at night, a new study has claimed. This mutation affects the sleep-wake cycle, leading to less sleep and ...
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Canadian researchers reach 'major milestone' in search for ALS treatment TORONTO — Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone. There's a white spot on the image, right where Bill Traynor's motor cortex is. The 70-year-old patient is ...
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US Doctor says that doing THIS can prevent Alzheimer's The good news is that Alzheimer's is preventable, though you need to start young to prevent it. Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in Alzheimer's care, shared hopeful advice on how simple lifestyle changes can help prevent or even reverse cognitive ...
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Healthcare providers push for patients to get more Vitamin D North Dakota Nurses Association President Dr. Beth Sanford said Vitamin D deficiency is an issue statewide. She says that's why healthcare providers pushed for legislators to pass a resolution encouraging providers to make sure their patients, especially ...
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Diet has a crucial role in recovery after antibiotic treatment Conversely, a plant-based diet promotes rapid restoration of a healthy, resilient gut. Diet could be a treatment, rebuilding commensal microbes suppressed by therapies and preventing multidrug-resistant organisms. Food can be medicinal.
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'Clots and Coffee': Ascension health workers serve up stroke knowledge one cup at a time May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to recognize the signs of a stroke and promote brain health. On May 6, health care professionals at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City marked the occasion with an educational and yummy ...
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The profile of gastrointestinal dysfunction in prodromal to late-stage Parkinson's disease Whole gut transit time (WGTT) was measured by ingestion of blue dye and recorded time to blue stools appearance ('Blue Poop Challenge') in a subset of PD cases. Gastrointestinal symptoms were more common ...
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Using gas stoves at home significantly increases cancer risk CONTAM then simulated benzene concentrations in 24 building layouts between 690 to 2840 square feet. Using USEPA Health Risk Assessment, they estimated health risks at low, medium, and high stove use levels, modified by using open windows, hoods, or both.
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