A daily pill from Eli Lilly could be as effective for weight loss and blood sugar control as injections like Ozempic or Wegovy, according to April data from a Phase 3 clinical trial. The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) oral medication, called […]
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More than half of Black and Latina women could be using products that contain formaldehyde, a preservative linked to uterine and some rare types of cancer, a small study found. Researchers found the chemical lurking in daily items like soaps,
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Cognitive decline is a common side effect of heart failure, new research published in Circulation: Heart Failure found. Specifically, researchers discovered a link between a heart failure diagnosis and having problems with a broad range of mental processes, such as
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A prescription topical hair loss medication may cause lasting side effects that include erectile dysfunction, anxiety, and brain fog, the Food and Drug Administration warned in an April 22 alert. Finasteride, sold in oral form as Propecia and Proscar, is
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It’s rare, but in some cases a tick bite can cause a person to develop an allergy to red meat. Most cases, scientists believe, are linked to the lone star tick, a species typically found in the Southeastern U.S. and
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If you’re shopping for a new signature scent, be aware of the chemicals many perfumes and colognes contain. Fragrance is the fastest-growing sector of the booming beauty industry, outpacing makeup, and skincare and hair products, according to a 2024 report
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People who take medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin long-term may be less likely to develop dementia, a new study found. The research—published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society on March 4—found that taking prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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Microplastics have infiltrated virtually every corner of Earth, from the Arctic permafrost to inside marine animals. They’ve also turned up in human bodies. Researchers have discovered tiny bits of plastic in nearly every organ, as well as in arterial plaque,
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A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia who was hospitalized with bird flu for several weeks late last year harbored a mutated version of the virus, according to a report published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. The
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A popular scientific study found that black plastic in common household items often contains harmful flame retardants. But now researchers say the findings contain a significant mathematical error. A Canadian chemist first raised the alarm in a December 11 interview
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