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What your neck size reveals about your health
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected indicator: neck circumference. A thick neck might project strength, like that of heavyweight boxers or rugby players, but studies suggest it could signal a concerning health issue. BMI,…
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FDA issues urgent recall over mislabeled pain killers… ‘reasonable probability’ of life-threatening reaction
By ALEXA LARDIERI, US DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR Published: 10:56 EDT, 28 August 2025 | Updated: 10:57 EDT, 28 August 2025 An urgent recall has been issued for medication that’s been mislabeled, leading the FDA to warn that some Americans could suffer life-threatening reactions if they consume the incorrect pills. New Jersey-based Unichem Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling one lot of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride…
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UT Medical Center debuts Health Matters TV show on PBS
The new PBS show will feature East Tennessee doctors sharing health tips, prevention advice and insights on chronic conditions. KNOXVILLE, Tenn — UT Medical Center and East Tennessee PBS are launching a TV show to educate the community about health, wellness and disease prevention. “Health Matters with Dr. Jay Crook” premieres at 5 p.m. Aug. 30 on East Tennessee PBS.…
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Single gene discovery reveals key sex difference in immune response
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: A new study has uncovered a key difference between the immune system of males and females – and it comes down to a single gene. It is known that biological sex affects the function of the…
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Warning over Mounjaro ‘golden dose’ as users panic over shortages and soaring prices
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First global guidelines for pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease developed
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pregnancy can be an uncertain time due to limited clinical data about how IBD medications impact pregnancy outcomes and infants who have been exposed to IBD medications in utero. As a matter of policy, pregnant women are excluded from clinical trials of experimental therapies for IBD and when a…
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No Surprises Act significantly reduces out of pocket healthcare costs
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: Investigators at Mass General Brigham and the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have uncovered how patients’ healthcare spending has changed following the implementation of the No Surprises…
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Statewide effort to expand student mental health access reaching local milestone
“I have a student who needs additional support because of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning challenges,” says a local parent, Lexi Hagedorn. “So when there aren’t enough people to do that, that can negatively impact them.” A statewide effort to expand access to care for students’ behavioral health and wellness is reaching a major milestone at local schools. “The state…
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