Popular medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may offer an unexpected benefit beyond helping people lose weight and manage diabetes. New research involving more than 110,000 women found that those taking GLP-1 drugs, a category that includes semaglutide-based medications…
Category: 5. Health
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The supplements older adults actually need and the ones they don’t
The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years. Vitamins, minerals and other nutritional products are often marketed as simple ways to boost energy, support immunity, protect brain health or even promote longevity. For many people, taking supplements can feel like a…
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Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Environmental and public health researchers are warning that a little-known group of microbes could become a much bigger threat to human health. These organisms, known as free living amoebae, are found in water and soil, but scientists say some species are becoming increasingly concerning as the…
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Survey: Over 50% Of Medicaid Enrollees Unaware Of 2027 Work Mandates
Millions of Medicaid enrollees may face coverage loss in January 2027 if new work requirements take effect as planned.
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A quiet countdown is underway in American healthcare. On January 1, 2027, millions of Medicaid enrollees will be required to document 80 hours per month of work, job…
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Microsoft Says It Will Have A Useful Quantum Computer In Three Years
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Microsoft releases its second-generation quantum chip. Ultrasound could replace pacemakers. And why you shouldn’t skip breakfast. All that and more in this week’s Prototype. To get it in your inbox, sign up here.
Microsoft is doubling down on its quantum…
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How Issues With Government Healthcare Cost Projections May Impact GLP-1s
Healthcare spending projections are often inaccurate. This problem is amplified when (possibly wrong) estimates inform decisions related to coverage of drugs such as weight loss GLP-1s.
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Economics has been called the dismal science, a term coined by the Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in…
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A New Tool To Peer Inside The Cell
Multicolor image of mouse brain tissue showing astrocytes highlighted in purple and neurons shown in blue, illustrating cell-type-specific labeling.
Credit: Nature Methods (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-026-03056-3
Antibodies are one of the most valuable tools in medicine. They neutralize viruses,…
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They Lost Their Friend To Cancer. How They Turned Grief Into Purpose
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Leadership Team (L to R): Lauren Feffer, Tiara Lamont, Avery McMahan, Maisie Bowler
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When Lauren Feffer arrived at the University of Connecticut as a freshman, she knew she wanted to get involved. She joined business organizations, dove into her finance…
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AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial
A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks.
Developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the university spinout company DIOSynVax (DVX) Ltd, the…
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Scientists discover why ozempic may not work for some people
More than one-quarter of people with Type 2 diabetes now use GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications that includes Ozempic. But new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests these widely prescribed drugs may be less effective for some patients because of…
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