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photo of semaglutide drug vials and injections

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide boosts heart health, weight loss but may lead to gut problems

A new meta-analysis confirms that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are not only effective for weight loss, but can also protect the heart. However, certain doses and delivery systems can lead to side effects affecting the gut.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk?

A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use can affect a person's risk of breast cancer.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Acupuncture can help relieve sciatica pain, new evidence confirms

Recent evidence suggests that acupuncture can help relieve the pain caused by sciatica, a common condition in which the sciatic nerve becomes compressed.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could some gut bacteria contribute to Alzheimer’s?

Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium found in the gut, may reach the brain and affect Alzheimer's disease progression, research in mice suggests.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

Use of metformin in adults with diabetes linked to lower risk of long COVID

Large NIH-funded study supports previous studies showing potential benefit.