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02 Apr
Occasional Heavy Drinking May Triple Risk of Liver Damage, Study Finds
New research finds even occasional heavy drinking — just once a month — may raise the risk of serious liver scarring, even in otherwise moderate drinkers.
01 Apr
Study Questions Effectiveness of KT Tape for Pain Relief
A large review of more than 300 studies finds KT tape may offer short-term pain relief, but its overall benefits remain uncertain. Researchers say it shows little impact on strength, mobility, or long-term outcomes.
31 Mar
Alternative Therapies Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Survival, Study Finds
New research suggests breast cancer patients who choose to fight their disease with complementary or alternative therapies are nearly 4 times more likely to die within 5 years.
Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue
In its first "real-world" trial, the nerve stimulation treatment called TENS appeared to reduce the pain and tiredness of fibromyalgia.
"The study shows that TENS provides an added benefit on top of any relief from other treatments," said study first author Dana Dailey of the University of Iowa.
"All the study participants were...
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Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males
Boys and men can also develop eating disorders, and rates for these psychiatric issues are rising — even as psychotherapists admit they have trouble spotting and treating them.
So finds a new study of 259 American and Canadian psychotherapists.
"Boys and men with eating disorders are often hiding in plain sight," said study lea...
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Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year
A common chemical that makes plastics more pliable may come with a grim downside: Nearly 2 million premature births per year, new research shows.
Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) belongs to a class of chemicals called phthalates, which have long been linked to health hazards in people.
Phthalates are ubiquitous in products rangi...
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FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination
Milk sold at convenience stores in four states is being recalled amid concerns about possible plastic contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 16-ounce plastic bottles of Wawa milk sold in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The issue was discovered after "foreign plastic materia...
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Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans
A popular weight loss drug may soon be more affordable for some people.
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched a subscription program for its obesity treatment Wegovy, offering lower and more predictable monthly prices.
The program is aimed at those who pay for the medication themselves, The Wall Street Journal
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FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time
A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.
The drug, called Foundayo and developed for Eli Lilly, was approved in just 50 days. That’s 294 days ahead of schedule.
It is the fastest approval of a n...
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