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Audio: Health Care Cuts Will Undermine RECA Expansion for New Mexicans, other Downwinders
IPS has done extensive research and analyses on the massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs that are being used to fund huge tax breaks for billionaires and the wealthy under the big, brutal GOP budget bill. There has been little to celebrate about the reconciliation bill that Congress passed in early July. As IPS New Mexico Fellow…
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Weight-Loss Pill Matches Injections, but Experts Skeptical
GLP-1 receptor agonists are now well established as weight-loss treatments, but until recently, they have been available exclusively as injections. Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, announced that the oral GLP-1 receptor agonist orforglipron reduced the average body weight by 12.4% in a phase 3 trial. The effect was comparable to that seen with injectable semaglutide, and German experts remain cautious about…
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Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples
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: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently treated, but the cost and discomfort of colonoscopies – the main diagnostic method currently in use – often…
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping American dining habits and restaurant industry
NYC restaurant offers ‘GLP-1 meals’ Restaurateur and media personality Max Tucci discusses how his New York City restaurant, Tucci, is offering meals catering to users of weight-loss drugs on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ozempic is reshaping not just waistlines but dining habits too, medical experts and surveys have found. Americans who are…
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Why does my child’s stomach hurt? 5 common causes of stomach pain in kids
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain “My stomach hurts.” It’s one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it’s important to know the most common causes—and when to call your pediatrician. Constipation Even if your child is going to the bathroom regularly, they may still be…
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Indian Medical Association supports governments GST relief on essential medicines
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to reduce GST on several cancer-related and other essential medicines, calling it an essential move to make healthcare more affordable for millions of patients across India. The association expressed its gratitude to the Council and the Government of India…
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Soil health day set Sept. 13 in rural Sacred Heart, Minnesota – West Central Tribune
OLIVIA — A “For People and Profit” soil health day will be conducted next month in rural Sacred Heart . Hosted by the Renville Soil and Water Conservation District and its partners, attendees will learn how reducing tillage and using cover crops leads to increased profits while contributing to better human health, according to a news release. The event starts…
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Where is childhood obesity growing fastest in England?
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 reveal that whilst most of England faces worsening childhood obesity rates, a handful of London and South-East communities show slower growth, or even decline, highlighting the influence of deprivation, ethnicity, and local health policies in…
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How GLP-1 Drugs May Lead to Vaginal Changes
Share on PinterestAnecdotal reports of “Ozempic vulva” include unusual vaginal changes as a possible side effect of GLP-1 drugs. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Women are reporting what’s been coined as “Ozempic vulva,” an unexpected side effect of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs. Ozempic vulva is characterized by sagging skin, vaginal dryness, and weaker pelvic muscles. Experts say sagging skin is likely…
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Are patients with advanced cancer receiving treatment aligned with their goals?
Credit: Ivan Samkov from Pexels New research indicates that many patients with advanced cancer report receiving treatment focusing on longevity over comfort, even when their goal is the opposite. The findings are published in Cancer. Treatment of serious illnesses generally aims to optimize longevity and quality of life, but in some cases, these goals are at odds with each other.…
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