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New Northern Light Health CEO takes office, talks future plans
Dr. Guy Hudson outlines his approach to challenges as Northern Light Health’s new CEO amid mounting health care access issues in Maine. BREWER, Maine — It’s the fourth day on the job for new president and CEO of Northern Light Health Dr. Guy Hudson. “I’m really excited about the opportunity. It’s a privilege to be here,” Hudson said. Hudson is…
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People encouraged to drop off medications, sharps on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) – Medication and sharps drop-off locations in Eau Claire County are in place for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, which is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. People are encouraged to drop off their medications and sharps between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Altoona Police Department (1904 Spooner Ave.) or at the Eau Claire County…
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Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will partner with TrumpRx
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. LAS VEGAS — Online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs will be participating in President Donald Trump’s drug price transparency tool, TrumpRx, according to Cost Plus’ founder Mark Cuban. Cuban shared the news during his keynote at the HLTH conference on Sunday, during which the…
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Pregnancy activity linked to higher overnight glucose levels
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 using continuous glucose monitors and wearable trackers uncovers a surprising twist in pregnancy health. This shows that more daily movement could mean higher overnight blood sugar, challenging assumptions about exercise and glucose control.…
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Study sheds light on the role of genetics in the body weight
Illustrative photo. Credit: University of Tartu, Institute of Genomics The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in Nature Communications, takes a closer look at the genes behind body weight and how they might point toward future treatments for obesity. For decades, scientists have sought a single “obesity gene.”…
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Oral minoxidil: The affordable hair loss solution you didn’t know you needed
Unlocking Hair Growth Potential: The Rise of Oral Minoxidil for Effective Hair Loss Treatment Tried every topical hair serum, scalp massage and “miracle” supplement for hair loss but landed with little to no visible improvement in your receding hairline? Sweat not as a quiet revolution is unfolding in hair care: oral minoxidil. Once a blood-pressure pill that had the happy…
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National Institutes of Health funding cuts will ‘impact us for years’
It’s been a turbulent year for science research funding at the National Institutes of Health. Nearly $800 million in grants have been frozen, unfrozen, and then frozen again in courts. WHYY’s Alan Yu explains how disruptive this has been for researchers and how it will affect the U.S. in the long term. This segment airs on October 20, 2025. Audio…
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Prenatal air pollution exposure may slow newborn brain development
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 from Spain reveals that babies born to mothers exposed to higher air pollution levels in pregnancy show signs of slower brain myelination, a subtle but telling shift in how early brain wiring unfolds.…
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PL wants parliamentary debate to clarify public doubts about generic medicines
The Labour parliamentary group has filed a motion for a parliamentary debate ‘to provide reassurance’ about the effectiveness of generic medicines. It follows remarks by Opposition leader Alex Borg a few weeks ago that a PN government would ensure there were no medicine shortages, and medicines were of good quality, not generics. The Labour Party said those remarks had raised…
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How multiple sclerosis harms a brain long before symptoms appear
In the human brain, neurofilament light chain (NfL, shown in brown) is seen in brain cells and the neural wires that connect them. UCSF researchers found NfL in the bloodstream of patients who would go on to develop multiple sclerosis years later, suggesting that the disease begins to attack nerves well before symptoms appear. Credit: GerryShaw, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike…
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