New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) suggests that greater weight loss while taking popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro may significantly reduce the risk of several obesity-related health problems. The findings also showed…
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Model Systems for Cancer Research
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SIGN INCancer researchers rely on a spectrum of model systems to drive discovery, from classic murine syngeneic models to innovative organoid and…
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FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy For Deafness, Opening Door To New Era
Miles, age 2, is one of the first patients at Boston Children’s hospital to receive gene therapy for hereditary hearing loss. He is now responding to his parents’ voices.
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Every 13 minutes, a baby in the United States is born deaf. Some of those babies…
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Obamacare Deductibles Jump $1,000 After GOP Congress Ended Tax Credits
Deductibles for Americans enrolled in individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, jumped by more than $1,000 on average this year after the Republican-led Congress didn’t renew enhanced subsidies, a new KFF analysis released March 19, 2026 shows. In this photo…
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Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%
A Mediterranean diet is already famous for its heart and metabolic benefits. But a major Spanish clinical trial suggests it may work even better against type 2 diabetes when paired with three realistic upgrades: eating fewer calories, moving more, and getting professional support for weight…
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As Peptides Go Mainstream, Experts Say Oversight Matters
As peptides move further into the wellness mainstream, many consumers are trying to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape of therapies, protocols, and health claims.
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I’ve often been an early adopter when it comes to new ideas, technology, and shifts in culture. But when it comes to what I…
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Hidden sugar patterns on human cells could reveal cancer early
Every human cell is covered by a thin layer of sugars called the glycocalyx. This outer coating helps cells interact with their surroundings and may also provide important clues about what is happening inside the cell itself. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL)…
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Eating grapes daily could unlock powerful skin protection
Clinical trials have already shown that eating grapes can help improve the skin’s resistance to UV radiation in roughly 30% to 50% of people. Now, new research published in ACS Nutrition Science suggests the benefits of grapes for skin health may be much broader and could affect nearly everyone…
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Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine
As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.
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Why FDA Leadership Changes Matter For Every American
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Marty Makary is out as FDA commissioner, and an acting replacement is now leading one of the nation’s most powerful — and least understood — health agencies. Should Americans care? The answer is…
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