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Hollywood’s diet drugs could trigger deadly side effects, say researchers

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Popular celebrity weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic could have a serious side effect, according to researchers in China. In a study to be published in the monthly journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, researchers believe there is an “increased risk” of intestinal obstruction when taking such drugs. The drugs consist of the peptide semaglutide, a derivative …

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A HER2 breast cancer vaccine could already save lives

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Image: Images: Shutterstock Graphics: Vicky Leta Scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine are the winners of the Gizmodo Science Fair 2023 for their experimental breast cancer vaccine. The question Can you train the immune system to target tumors that are about to come back or even stop them from forming again? The …

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Young adults with depression and poor mental health are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

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Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have poor heart health, according to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine who analyzed data from more than half a million people from between the ages of 18 and 49. The findings add to a growing …

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Joplin Health Department Food Inspections (January 30) | Local news

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The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Department of Health. Companies that are inspected pass or fail based on the violations found during the inspection period. Such violations fall into two categories: • The priority violations are more serious and concern the improper handling, storage and preparation of …

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Healthcare workers push for more funding for public health | Indiana

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INDIANAPOLIS – Health professionals from across the state gathered at the Statehouse late last week to push the General Assembly on public health funding – a demand that has repeatedly given lawmakers pause. The governor’s Public Health Commission, spurred on by the role local public health departments play in the COVID-19 pandemic, sought to analyze …

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Clemson Rural Health Opens Orangeburg Clinic | national news

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A rural health clinic affiliated with Clemson University has opened a location in Orangeburg. Clemson Rural Health opened the Clemson Health Clinic in Orangeburg at 1181 Hutto St. near the Regional Medical Center to provide primary care and chronic disease prevention and management. “Our hope is that we can support existing care that is here …

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Oral and Facial Health: The Power of Sleep on Health and Wellness | Health

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In my early adulthood, I took sleep for granted, always thinking I could be more productive without wasting time sleeping. As I’ve gotten older, my thinking has changed. I am realizing the importance of sound sleep for health, longevity and healing. Consistently achieving a good night’s sleep has been associated with the prevention of a …

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Study conducted by a Henry Ford Health nephrologist evaluates and validates vascular monitoring technology

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Research led by Lalathaksha Kumbar, MD of Henry Ford Health, evaluated and validated a remote access monitoring technology that can predict vascular access blockages in dialysis patients. The single-center prospective validation study published in The vascular access journal reviewed the Vasc-Alert technology and concluded that it was a “reliable and efficient tool” for predicting which …

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