Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 -- Semaglutide -- the active ingredient in the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy -- can…
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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- A new study finds brain changes in F16 fighter pilots, which could shed light on what happens to astronauts during space travel. The hope is that…
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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Ramen danger: A steaming cup of instant noodles is a big cause of scald injuries in children, researchers report. A new study that examined pediatric admissions…
Avoid These 15 Foods to Lower Your Salt…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame. Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for…
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By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Doctors could soon have a new tool to help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial…
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Do Older Patients Need Radiation Rx After Breast…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Many older women with early-stage breast cancer can skip radiation without harming their survival odds, a new clinical trial finds. The study involved women age 65…
FDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Antidote, Naloxone Nasal…
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