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Date: 2024/12/06 - 00:00

Zepbound Leads to More Weight Loss Than Wegovy in Head-to-Head Clinical Trial

Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly says their drug Zepbound is more effective than Wegovy for long-term weight loss. Results from a clinical trial show 20% of participants who took Zepbound achieved significant weight loss compared to nearly 14% of participants who took Wegovy.

Graphic shows lives saved from 5 common cancer types.

Date: 2024/12/05 - 20:00

In five cancer types, prevention and screening have been major contributors to saving lives

NIH modeling study looked at the individual and combined impacts of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.

Date: 2024/12/04 - 23:00

Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled Over Food Safety Risks: What to Know

Major multistate recalls of cucumbers and eggs sold at Costco have been recalled due to concerns about salmonella contamination.

A ceramic plate full of legumes such as kidney beans, mung beans, and cannellini beans, as a source of plant based protein.

Date: 2024/12/03 - 17:31

Eating more plant protein may lower the risk of heart disease as much as 27%

A look inside a bag of potato chips, a kind of ultra-processed food

Date: 2024/12/02 - 20:00

Ultra-processed foods may trigger, worsen psoriasis flare-ups

Eating diets high in ultra-processed foods such as cereal bars, flavored yogurts, and fast food may make it more likely to have active cases of psoriasis, a new study suggests.

A black woman breathes in fresh air in on a wooded trails with a lot of trees

Date: 2024/11/21 - 18:00

Surgeon General: Health Disparities Remain as US Smoking Rates Decline

A new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy highlights major health disparities in tobacco use based on factors such as race, ethnicity, and income.

Date: 2024/11/21 - 02:00

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Carrots: Symptoms, Risks, and Recalled Brands

A new E. coli outbreak in 18 states has been linked to organic carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms, recalled brands, and how to reduce your risk.

Date: 2024/11/19 - 23:00

NIH-led scientific team defines elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

Research needed to establish best diagnostic and management strategies for increasingly common condition.

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Date: 2024/11/18 - 22:31

White button mushroom extract may help slow progression of prostate cancer

After treatment with white button mushroom extract in mice and patients with prostate cancer, scientists discovered a decline in the amount of immune-suppressing cells in tumors.

Date: 2024/11/18 - 17:31

Drinking regular milk tied to higher heart disease risk in women

Women who drink 4 glasses of regular milk every day have a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has found. Fermented milk products, like yogurt, do not appear to have the same cardiovascular impact.