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10 Apr
Study Finds Possible Underreported Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs
AI analysis of social media posts reveals potential side effects of GLP-1 meds that researchers say may not be fully captured in clinical trials.
09 Apr
Common Alzheimer’s Test May Miss Early Signs in Women
A new study finds women can score well on standard cognitive exams even after brain changes begin—raising concerns that current screenings may delay diagnosis and care.
08 Apr
Study Finds Higher Cancer Risk Among Never-Married Adults
Large, new study finds never-married adults have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer—especially preventable types tied to smoking, infection, and reproductive care.
New Rules May Allow Broader Picks for CDC Vaccine Panel
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could soon have a new focus after officials changed the rules that determine who can serve on it.
The updated rules were approved by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and posted in a new charter outlining operation of the panel, which guides vaccine use in the U.S. and advises th...
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Radon Gas Increases Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says
An invisible radioactive gas could be increasing women’s risk for ovarian cancer, a new study says.
Women living in homes with elevated radon levels have higher odds of developing ovarian cancer, researchers reported April 10 in JAMA Network Open.
“The risks of ovarian cancer, particularly serous ovarian cancer, ...
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Losing Teeth May Lead to Weight Gain, Researchers Report
Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says.
Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Periodontology.
The loss of teeth affects a person’s chewing ability, which can limit their healt...
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Thinking About A GLP-1 Drug? Your Genetics Might Determine How Well You'll Fare
Your genetics might play a role in how well cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound will work for you, a new study says.
Specific genetic traits can affect both weight loss and side effects for people taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), researchers reported April 8 in t...
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Fighting High Blood Pressure? Having A Team On Your Side Can Help
A person’s high blood pressure can dramatically decline if they receive intense team-based care, a new study says.
Patients’ systolic blood pressure declined by nearly 16 mm/Hg after a year and a half of team-based treatment, researchers reported April 8 in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The intense team ap...
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Heart Risk Worse With Sleep Apnea That Varies Night-By-Night
Sleep apnea might increase a person’s heart health risk even more than usual if it occurs irregularly, a new study says.
Sleep apnea already is known to increase risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, due to the strain it places on the body during sleep.
That risk could become even greater if a person’s sl...
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Your Doctor Might Be Using The Wrong Test To Track Your Cholesterol, Study Says
Doctors might be using the wrong blood test to assess a person’s risk for clogged arteries, a new study argues.
A routine blood test called apolipoprotein B, or apoB, is better at guiding cholesterol-lowering treatment than other tests that health care professionals use more often, researchers reported April 8 in the Journal of t...
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How to Limit The Health Risks Posed by Polluted Air
Air pollution just isn’t what it used to be.
While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air quality persist.
Particle pollution, ozone and wildfire smoke all taint the air you breathe and put your health at risk.
"Nearly everyone on the planet is exposed t...
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- April 12, 2026
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U.S. States Warm, But Not As Expected
Hotter highs and warmer lows are just what you’d expect with global warming, but how climate change is playing out in your backyard depends on where you live.
Writing in the journal PLOS Climate, researchers found that warming patterns vary by region.
Out West, folks are sweating through more extreme heat, while Northe...
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- April 11, 2026
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Costco Recalls Cookies Over Missing Nut Allergy Warning
Cookies sold at Costco Wholesale are being recalled because of a labeling error.
Costco said certain packages that are labeled as Traditional Madeleines actually contain cookies filled with chocolate hazelnut.
That means the packaging does not list tree nuts, as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Hazelnuts can c...
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