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3.6 million Medicare recipients could qualify for Wegovy under …

WebThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Wegovy (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke in certain patients, and 3.6 …

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Genetic tests could evaluate risk for 10 common illnesses

WebAccurate genetic tests for 10 common diseases are nearly ready for everyday use in doctor's offices, a new study says. Gene scans for 10 common illnesses …

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Racial disparities in healthcare persist across the U.S., report finds

WebPhoto by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News. Deep-seated racial and ethnic disparities persist in healthcare across the United States, even in states considered the …

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Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain, study shows

WebYou know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to …

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Enrollment in medical research rises among U.S. cancer patients

WebMoreover, enrollment in cancer treatment trials was 7%, more than double previous participation estimates of 2% to 3% of patients. "Cancer clinical research, in all …

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Majority of U.S. parents experience loneliness, burnout, survey says

WebGawlik notes that loneliness can have a tremendous impact on a person's physical and mental health. "So, anything from cardiovascular disease to depression, …

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Air pollution threatens health of a growing number of Americans

WebIn the American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report, released Wednesday, the number of people living with levels of air pollution that could jeopardize …

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Study: Women with heart disease prescribed cholesterol-lowering …

WebApril 25 (UPI) -- Women with heart disease may be prescribed cholesterol-reducing statins less frequently than men, in contravention of recommended treatment …

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Adults are aging faster, facing higher risk of cancer

WebAdvertisement. For each single-unit increase in accelerated aging, researcher found an increased risk of: 42% for early-onset lung cancer. 22% for early-onset …

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Physician empathy linked to better outcomes in chronic pain

WebPhysician empathy is an important aspect in a doctor-patient relationship, and now it has been linked to better outcomes among people with chronic pain, a new …

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White House to spend $1.7 billion to address hunger, health

WebThe White House said Tuesday it will make $1.7 billion in commitments for the Biden administration's campaign to address hunger and build healthier communities …

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Nearly a quarter of Americans disenrolled from Medicaid are

WebNearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they're now without any health insurance, a new survey finds. More than …

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Diet may be better than medicine for easing symptoms of IBS

WebThe right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows. In the study, two different eating …

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Infertility increasing among married American women

WebData from the National Survey of Family Growth show that "the percentage of married women ages 15-49 who were infertile rose from 2011-2015 (6.7%) to 2015-2019 …

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U.S. healthcare providers reeling from cyberattack

WebAfter a cyberattack on the largest health insurer in the U,S., providers continue to scramble as insurance payments and prescription orders continue to be …

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Pregnancy may accelerate aging in women, study finds

WebPregnancy transforms women's bodies in many obvious ways, but new research suggests it may also accelerate aging. Women who had been pregnant …

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Being treated by a female physician associated with lower risk of

WebThe unadjusted 30-day readmission rate was 15.23% for female patients and 16.71% for male patients. Both women and men had a lower adjusted readmission rate …

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For communities facing extreme summer heat, HUD hopes to …

WebLast week, HUD joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for its eighth annual Urban Heat Island mapping campaign, targeting 14 U.S. communities to …

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Side effects of 'magic mushrooms' similar to regular

WebPeople in a new study who took psilocybin often experienced headache, nausea, anxiety, dizziness and elevated blood pressure -- side effects similar to those …

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Ashley Judd discusses mom Naomi's struggle with mental illness …

WebApril 24 (UPI) --Ashley Judd discussed mom Naomi Judd's struggle with mental illness during a visit to the White House.The 56-year-old actress opened up about her …

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On This Day: Baltimore protests Freddie Gray's death

WebIn 2021, a fire at the Ibn al-Khatib hospital in Baghdad killed 82 people after an explosion of oxygen tanks meant for COVID-19 patients. On April 25, 2015, protests - …

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Largest Hindu temple in North America to hold first Sunday

WebOct. 8 (UPI) -- The largest Hindu temple in North America will hold an inauguration ceremony Sunday to officially dedicate the new cultural landmark in New Jersey. The …

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Strike called at N.J. grocery stores

WebTOTOWA, N.J. -- Talks on a new contract for 26,000 supermarket workers at 312 supermarkets in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania collapsed early Friday. …

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