Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are…
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The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the…
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Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men: ‘We’re seeing a change’
Charmella Roark remembers the shock that stopped her in her tracks when she learned about…
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Biden administration moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes and certain other tobacco products
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing limits on the level of nicotine in…
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‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge used to fertilize farms can pose a health risk to people, EPA says
Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can…
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Dementia risk is rising in an aging US population. Cases are projected to double by 2060
New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated,…
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Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that…
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Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associate…
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Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten…
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To heal America’s ills, outgoing surgeon general offers ‘parting prescription’: stronger community
As US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy nears the end of his second term as…