Vaccination
RFK Jr. said 'everybody can get' a COVID vaccine: Is that true?
"Everybody can get" the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Health
Parents of children with health conditions less confident about a positive school year
As the new school year begins, some parents may be feeling more nervous than excited—especially those whose children have different health needs.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo
Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday.
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Medications
Higher doses of semaglutide can safely enhance weight loss for adults living with obesity, clinical trials confirm
A higher weekly dose of semaglutide (7.2 mg) can significantly improve weight loss and related health outcomes in adults living with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of two large-scale, ...
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Health
Cannabis use associated with quadrupled risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study of over 4 million adults
Cannabis use is linked to an almost quadrupling in the risk of developing diabetes, according to an analysis of real-world data from over 4 million adults, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association ...
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Diabetes
Researchers sound warning about women with type 2 diabetes taking oral hormone replacement therapy
In women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) skin patches is not associated with a higher risk of blood clots or stroke. However, an increased cardiovascular risk was found for oral HRT, according ...
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Diabetes
Gestational diabetes linked to cognitive decline in mothers, increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
A new synthesis of global evidence finds that experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy is linked with a decline in intellectual function among mothers, and may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dry eyes affect over half the general population, yet only a fifth receive diagnosis and treatment
Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5–50%.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trauma-focused therapy shows promise for children struggling with PTSD
A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers, according to a University of East Anglia study.
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Health
Overweight and obesity don't always increase the risk of an early death, Danish study finds
It is possible to be "fat but fit," new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) suggests.
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