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GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Treat Anxiety, Depression

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that GLP-1s could offer dual benefits for treating both metabolic and mental health issues. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A new study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of worsening depression and anxiety. The participants also had fewer hospitalizations and required less
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Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Could Damage Bones

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that people who eat more ultra-processed foods have poorer bone health. Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy Eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods is associated with lower bone mineral density, even in younger adults under 65. Researchers also found that high ultra-processed food intake increases the risk of hip fractures. Experts
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Early Menopause Linked to 40% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Share on Pinterest Premature menopause has been linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease. FG Trade/Getty Images Women who go through natural menopause before age 40 face a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease. Black women are three times as likely to experience premature menopause as white women. Untreated menopause symptoms
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New chair to modernise medical training

News The new chair of a major review into medical training has pledged to bring the “dial up” system into the modern era. Professor Dame Jane Dacre has been appointed by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to implement the Medical Education and Training Review, delivering change to UK’s creaking medical
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Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy May Reverse Cardiovascular Benefits

Share on Pinterest Stopping GLP-1s can quickly reverse the cardiovascular benefits gained while taking them. Image Credit: the_burtons/Getty Images A recent study found that stopping GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, can reverse the cardiovascular benefits they provide. The findings show that stopping the medications for as little as 6 months raises the risk of
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New Resistance Training Guidelines Say Consistency Is Key for Stronger Results

Share on Pinterest New resistance training recommendations emphasize consistency over complexity. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images You don’t need a perfect workout plan to benefit from strength training, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. A large new review finds that at-home workouts or body weight exercises can be just as effective
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Hospital Worker Survived Three Heart Attacks in Four Days

Share on Pinterest Patient transporter Tommy Bell (pictured above) survived 3 heart attacks over 4 days, thanks to quick thinking — and care from colleagues at the hospital where he worked. Advent Health 62-year-old Tommy Bell survived three heart attacks in the span of four days. Bell received care at the same hospital where he
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Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure RiskExtra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk
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Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

Share on Pinterest Reducing inflammation could help lower heart failure risk in people with excess belly fat. Milena Magazin/Getty Images Researchers say extra abdominal fat is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Excess belly fat contributes to systemic inflammation, which endangers cardiovascular health. The researchers recommend that medical professionals measure waist circumference
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Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Childhood Vaccine PoliciesJudge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Childhood Vaccine Policies
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Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Childhood Vaccine Policies

Share on Pinterest A federal judge has overturned HHS Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Matthias Bein/picture alliance via Getty Images A federal judge has struck down childhood vaccination recommendations implemented earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The judge also blocked HHS Health Secretary
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New AHA Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasize Earlier Screening, TreatmentNew AHA Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasize Earlier Screening, Treatment
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New AHA Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasize Earlier Screening, Treatment

Share on Pinterest New AHA guidelines focus on earlier cholesterol screening and treatment. Image Credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and nine other leading medical organizations have issued new guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia is abnormal levels of various lipids and lipoproteins in the
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