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Study uncovers a neural circuit that prompts mice to stop drinking
The activation profiles of MS neurons respond to body fluid changes. a, Fos-labeling strategy using a TRAP2 system. b, Experimental timelines for identifying brain activation induced by thirst or water satiety using a FosTrap assay in TRAP2 × Ai47 mice. c,d, Representative confocal images (c) and quantification (d) of Fos expression changes in upstream regions of the SFO under different conditions (n = 3…
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A pipeline for Pittsburgh’s mental health workforce?
Content warning: This story describes a mental health crisis in an emergency setting. An unhoused man grows agitated as an emergency room psychiatrist presses him to take an antipsychotic and a benzodiazepine and stay in a locked seclusion room. “So now you want to put me in another cell,” says the 47-year-old man, Todd, as 14 University of Pittsburgh Social…
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Real Benefits and Hidden Risks Explained
Apple cider vinegar has been lauded as an all-around wellness superstar, with social media users touting its ability to treat a sunburn, help improve acne, and even assist in weight loss. In light of these potential benefits, some people absolutely swear by taking apple cider vinegar baths. “I have been taking apple cider baths for a month now and I…
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FDA shares safety guidance for people considering microneedling
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Being pricked by tiny needles may sound like a strange way to make your skin look better, but that’s the concept behind a skin care technique called microneedling. People are using microneedling in a variety of…
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Why weight loss drugs could help people cut back on their drinking
Weight loss drugs are having profound health impacts, and researchers at Virginia Tech said they’ve discovered another one — it could help people cut back on alcohol. Weight loss drugs have profound health impacts, and researchers at Virginia Tech said they’ve discovered another one. Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with serious health risks, including liver disease and increased cancer rates.…
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Combination of pre- and probiotics offers superior anti-inflammatory benefits compared with omega-3 or prebiotic alone
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary supplements is more effective than single prebiotics or omega-3 in supporting immune and metabolic health, which could lower the risk of conditions linked to chronic inflammation. The findings of the study, which are published in the Journal…
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Study provides a roadmap for how health systems can improve lung cancer screening rates
Lung cancer screening might be the best-kept secret in health care today. Only about 16 percent of those who are eligible in the U.S. get screened for lung cancer, but a study coming out in NEJM Catalyst on Wednesday provides a roadmap for how health systems can improve those numbers. The study details how the UR Medicine primary care network…
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Donald Trump’s lifespan said to be shortened by prescription drugs | US | News
Malhotra is concerned that Trump’s medication could be causing brain fog and other health issues (Image: AP) A senior adviser to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Aseem Malhotra, has revealed insights into the swirling health rumours surrounding Donald Trump, including claims of dementia and swollen ankles. Dr. Malhotra, a British cardiologist, was formerly linked with the lobbying group Make America…
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Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which Staphylococcus aureus – one of the most common causes of skin and soft tissue infections worldwide – delays…
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Does GLP-1 Microdosing Work For Weight Loss? Doctors On Risks And Benefits
Microdosing GLP-1 weight loss drugs like semaglutide is trendy, with supporters touting benefits such as lower costs and potentially fewer side effects. But some doctors are skeptical, calling it “experimental.” The practice has gotten celebrity endorsement. Bravo TV host Andy Cohen says he lost “a good chunk of weight” by microdosing a GLP-1 drug all summer, though he didn’t say…
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