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Date: 2025/05/13 - 23:32

First-Generation GLP-1 Drugs May Help Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers

First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. Liraglutide, exenatide, and dulaglutide were 41% more effective at preventing obesity-related cancers.

Date: 2025/05/13 - 19:00

NIH researchers discover a new tissue biomarker for aggressive breast cancer risk and poorer survival

Using artificial intelligence, scientists characterized tissue samples from more than 9,000 women.

Two syringes of Ozempic and Wegovy, the active ingredient of which is semaglutide, are seen side by side, half illuminated by sunlight

Date: 2025/05/13 - 16:00

Diabetes and weight loss drug semaglutide may also treat liver disease

A weekly dose of semaglutide, a drug used to manage diabetes and weight loss, was effective in 63% of patients at treating a serious form of fatty liver disease, a new study has found.

A paper plate filled with pieces of fried chicken and a platic fork, with two cumrpled up tissues by the side on a picnic-like table cloth.

Date: 2025/05/12 - 16:00

Could eating chicken heighten cancer risk? Experts weigh in on latest claims

A recent study found that regularly eating poultry was linked to a heightened risk of early death from gastrointestinal cancers. MNT asked experts whether concerns are warranted.

Date: 2025/05/11 - 19:00

Mom, Daughter Diagnosed With NF1-PN: What to Know About the Rare Disease

Michelle and Samantha Pearson are a mother-daughter duo diagnosed with NF1-PN, a rare and painful disease that causes benign tumor growth along nerves throughout the body. After living with NF1-PN for four years, Samatha was accepted into a clinical trial that changed her life.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 22:00

19 States, DC Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Health Agency Layoffs

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which could disrupt public health services, such as safeguarding food and medication supplies.

Date: 2025/05/08 - 20:00

Incidence rates of some cancer types have risen in people under age 50

Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

4 key factors affect dementia risk, new evidence shows

Medical News Today looks at four recent studies to examine which aspects of health and behavior can influence a person's risk of developing dementia, including sleep, vaccines, and cholesterol levels

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Vitamin D may help prevent colorectal cancer, and improve survival

Vitamin D supplements may help decrease the risk of colorectal cancer and improve survival for people with colorectal cancer, a literature review of 50 studies has found.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Can even light exercise help slow cognitive decline?

Two new studies on dementia have found that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise can help slow cognitive decline and memory loss in people at risk of Alzheimer's.