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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Around 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have ADHD. What Are the Signs?

A new survey reports that 25% of adults in the United States believe they have ADHD, but half of them don’t tell their doctor about their suspicions. People with undiagnosed ADHD may not be receiving the treatment they need to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Kathy Bates Credits Losing 100 Pounds with These 5 Things

Actor Kathy Bates says five key factors helped contribute to her success in losing 100 pounds. Here’s what health experts have to say about their effectiveness.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse

A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. These medications interact with a part of the brain that can help suppress appetite, which may also help curb addictive behaviors.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

New Cervical Cancer Treatment Improves Survival Rates, Clinical Trial Shows

Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show promise for a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. The new treatment includes a combination of induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 17:47

How to protect heart health at menopause: 3 experts advise

This Special Feature explains why menopause might impact cardiovascular health, and how women can maintain a healthy heart as they age.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can arm position affect blood pressure readings?

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

A combination of two types of therapeutic agents selectively killed breast cancer cells in a clinical trial, offering hope for a new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Is the gut microbiome key to endometriosis, IBD diagnosis and treatment?

A simple stool test could help diagnose endometriosis, as well as some gut-related conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It may also offer clues as to how to treat them.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Sleep, stress, and gut imbalances may impact colorectal cancer progression

A new study shows that stress can affect colorectal cancer progression by altering gut balance. It comes in the wake of research highlighting the importance of sleep to gut health and tumor progression.