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Ozempic for type 2 dibates: Weight loss observed in many patients but not approved for all

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite—and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its effects are even noticeable in New York resta…

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Nursing homes are about to get a lot worse, thanks to Trump and RFK Jr.

We can debate tax policy. We can debate spending priorities. But protecting the elderly should not be a debate at all.

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3 issues to watch in public health in 2026

What might 2026 hold for the fields of public health, both domestically and abroad? Quite a lot.

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Ozempic craze: Approved for diabetes, growing use in obesity

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite, and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its effects are even noticeable in New York rest…

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The secrets of the body clock: how to tune into your natural rhythms – and have a better day

Our circadian cycle doesn’t just affect our sleeping and waking, but our motivations, mood, behaviour and alertness. Whether you are a lark or an owl, here’s how to recognise your own rhythm• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxIt’s easy to hate clocks. Their unstoppable forwa…

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This popular painkiller may do more harm than good

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, trama…

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Blood test could predict who is most at risk from common inherited heart condition

Exclusive: Scientists find a way to forecast hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which affects millions worldwideScientists are developing a simple blood test to predict who is most at risk from the world’s most common inherited heart condition.Millions of people worldwide have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy …

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Why humans should be more like hedgehogs

People used to seek sun, fresh air and respite — but we have forgotten the lost art of convalescence at our peril

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South Carolina health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases rise in the state

More than 160 people in South Carolina are under quarantine as the state battles a growing number of measles cases. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery

Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.

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One Gazan Girl’s Fight to Survive Extreme Hunger

After Israel sealed Gaza’s borders, Hoda Abu al-Naja, 12, who suffered from celiac disease, spent months seeking the food and care she needed to combat malnutrition.

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Myanmar’s Health Crisis Spills Over Borders

Fighting has caused the spread of illnesses like malaria and cholera. In a worst-case scenario, the situation could threaten regional health security, experts say.

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I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's

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Seven Diabetes Patients Die Due to Undisclosed Bug in Abbott's Glucose Monitors

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Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain microbes that can spread between individuals living together. When researchers accounted for this social sharing, genetic influence …

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Medicaid paid over $200 million to dead people in 2021 and 2022, federal watchdog says

Tuesday’s report is the first nationwide look at improper Medicaid payments.

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How Service Dogs Help Treat Veterans’ PTSD

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers.

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The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi in the gut—are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the possibility that changing the microbiome could improve health. But any given person's gut contains hundreds…

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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse jokes about his tough cancer diagnosis

Former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), who publicly announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis with a notably candid message earlier this week, took to X late on Christmas Eve to offer a joke about his condition. “umm, we should talk . . .” Sasse, 53, wrote in response to a post earlier this week.…

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War-weary Ukrainians seek ‘green’ healing in their vast national parks

With mental health resources in short supply, the traumatized children, wounded veterans and grieving widows turn to Ukraine’s national parks for solace.