A new large-scale study led by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University is raising questions about the long-term safety of some medications commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The findings suggest that certain drugs, including antidepressants, may be linked to a…
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How low should blood pressure go? Science has the answer
Recent research from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for more aggressive blood pressure control could provide greater health benefits than previously believed. The findings indicate that the advantages of lowering blood pressure more intensively may outweigh concerns about overtreating…
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Orban Falls, but Hungary’s Realities Remain — Russia in Global Affairs
The defeat of Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party in Hungary’s parliamentary election shouldn’t be seen as a shock. Opinion polls had long pointed in this direction. Nor should the outcome be divorced from a simple political reality: sixteen consecutive years in…
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This cheap drug could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin
A new clinical trial led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research suggests that metformin, a widely used and inexpensive drug for type 2 diabetes, could help people with type 1 diabetes reduce how much insulin they need. The findings point to a potential new way to manage the condition more…
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WSJ: Europe is quietly building a NATO fallback in case the US steps back
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European officials are quietly advancing contingency plans for a “European NATO” that could maintain deterrence against Russia even if the US withdraws troops, withholds…
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Russian air defenses are collapsing. Now Ukrainian warplanes can hit harder.
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- Ukraine is striking deeper inside Russian-controlled territory with hard-hitting glide bombs
- A 14 April raid on a Russian drone storage site in Donetsk city was only…
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Breath carries clues to gut health
At-home breath tests could reveal insights about gut health, though their ability to assess food intolerances is not yet clear.
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Rheinmetall wins €300mn drone order from German armed forces
Deal comes after CEO belittles Ukraine drone industry by comparing it to playing with ‘Legos’
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Some GLP-1 drugs are more effective for those with specific gene variants
Some people’s genes influence how much weight they will lose and what side effects they will experience while taking GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Zepbound.
The genetic testing company 23andMe conducted a study of more than 27,000 customers who were taking GLP-1 drugs. Such…
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Politico: Fico is first in line for Orbán’s disruptor crown — but Brussels has four more leaders to worry about
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Following his party’s defeat, Orbán’s exit from the EU Council opens a vacancy his allies and successors are already lining up to fill, Politico analyzed on 15 April. The…
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