Medications
Novo Nordisk launches daily weight-loss pill to expand GLP-1 access
A daily pill for weight loss has officially arrived in the U.S.
Jan 6, 2026
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Shroom3 mutation linked to kidney scarring offers new drug target
Nearly 1 in 7 adults in the United States lives with chronic kidney disease, a condition that often advances quietly until serious damage has occurred. While diabetes and high blood pressure are well-known culprits, researchers ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Autism spectrum disorders
What is autistic burnout? And what can you do about it?
Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.
Jan 6, 2026
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Organ-on-a-chip simulates drug-triggered muscle and kidney injury
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which muscle damage—often caused by drug intake—can lead to impaired kidney function and acute kidney failure. However, there have been limitations in directly observing how muscle and ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Neuroscience
AI gives a clearer picture of functional MRI brain data
Obtaining clearer functional MRI data about the brain and its disorders is possible using artificial intelligence, according to Boston College researchers who report in Nature Methods that they have developed an AI-assisted ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Surgery
Surgeons: Obesity isn't about willpower—it's a treatable medical condition
Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe form of the disease. Although weight-loss drugs are surging in popularity and have reshaped conversations ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Health
Four ways to build healthy activity into your life
As New Year's resolutions roll around again, the vow to lead a more active lifestyle often tops the list—but it doesn't have to be tough to do, says a University of Alberta physical activity expert.
Jan 5, 2026
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Health
Does AI belong in the exam room? Lawsuit alleges Sharp violated patient privacy
A recent lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges that Sharp HealthCare recorded conversations between doctors and their patients without written consent, using the information to document visits with an artificial ...
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Surgery
Cosmetic surgery chains use misleading ads to market risky procedures, experts say
Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains.
Jan 5, 2026
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
SGLT-2 inhibitors linked to lower risk of diabetic foot nerve damage
A large population-based study found that adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors have a slightly lower risk of developing diabetic foot problems compared ...
Jan 5, 2026
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