If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash almost as soon as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum debuted it for the Office of Surface Mining and…
Category: 5. Health
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You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?
Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions.
But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can do for health and quality of life over time. Scientific evidence repeatedly demonstrates…
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Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know
It’s tough to avoid the current hype about the health benefits of injecting peptides. Although these substances – essentially, synthetic bits of protein in solution – have long made the rounds in the fitness world, their popularity has exploded. Social media influencers, podcasters,…
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New “Trojan horse” obesity drug supercharges weight loss in early tests
Researchers led by metabolism expert Prof Timo D. Müller at Helmholtz Munich have developed a new strategy to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Their approach uses a specially designed hybrid molecule that takes advantage of the well-known GLP-1/GIP signalling pathway as a kind of entry point…
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Scientists discover why Ozempic works better for some people
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have transformed treatment for many people with type 2 diabetes by helping lower blood sugar and support weight loss. But researchers are finding that these medications do not work equally well for everyone. A new study from Japan suggests that a person’s eating…
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Scientists find a way to stop dangerous belly fat as we age
As people get older, both the amount of fat in the body and where it is stored begin to shift.
Most body fat is subcutaneous, meaning it sits just beneath the skin. This type of fat is generally not harmful and is actually necessary for overall health. Visceral fat is different. It builds up…
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Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells
Scientists in Sweden have developed a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, bringing new momentum to efforts to treat type 1 diabetes. The research, published in Stem Cell Reports, shows that these lab-grown cells can effectively control blood sugar in tests…
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Our Mental Health Crisis: RFK Jr. Faces Psychiatric Over-Prescribing
The US mental health system has faced a conflict that policymakers and healthcare executives have been unwilling to confront, but HHS’s RFK Jr. has just changed that.
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What The Data Actually Shows About Medical Malpractice Across America
A new study of malpractice data shows significant national variation in malpractice trends.
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Misogyny Or Mentorship? New Study On Social Media Reshaping Young Men
New research on mental health and online influence shows social media is reshaping for boys what it means to be a man—for better in some cases, but often for worse.
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