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New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome
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 involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic but also mental health – especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the…
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TBI issues warning for new drug
JACKSON, Tenn. — The TBI has issued a warning about a new drug found in the illicit drug supply. Following a recent spike in overdose incidents in other states, the TBI issued important information about medetomidine. Medetomidine has appeared in the TBI crime labs and it has also alarmingly been mixed with fentanyl. However, medetomidine is commonly used in veterinary…
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Tepeyac Community Health in Colorado builds talent to fill health care workforce needs
Tepeyac Community Health builds talent in Colorado to fill health care workforce needs Tepeyac Community Health builds talent in Colorado to fill health care workforce needs 01:38 Tepeyac Community Health Center is a beacon of hope for many people in Colorado. For more than 30 years, Tepeyac has worked to bring high quality, affordable health care to underserved communities in…
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Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050, nearly 75% more than in 2024
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts to tackle cancer risk factors over that same time period. Without urgent action and targeted funding, 30.5 million people are forecast to receive a new cancer diagnosis and 18.6 million…
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Are weight loss drugs safe? Florida expert weighs in on semaglutide and tirzepatide
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are gaining widespread attention for their dramatic results, and that demand shows no signs of slowing. To help break it all down, ABC7 spoke with Dr. Scott Howe, medical director at Premier Weight Loss in Bradenton. “These medications are changing lives,” Dr. Howe said. “People are losing more weight…
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis
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: Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research presented at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS…
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Michigan doctor gets prison for prescribing 200K opioid pills out of ‘sham clinic’
SOUTHFIELD, MI – A Michigan doctor is heading to prison after a federal jury found her guilty of the illegal distribution of prescription opioids. Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday. From November 2016 to July 2018, Valentine issued more than 3,000 prescriptions for more than 200,000 pills to “patients” who did…
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Astrocytes emerge as the unexpected conductors of brain networks
Astrocytes are found throughout the brain. Each astrocyte is in contact with several neurons and more than 100,000 synapses. A new study shows that at the microscopic level, dozens of synapses from distinct neural circuits gather around a single specialized astrocyte structure called a leaflet, which is capable of detecting and integrating the activities of multiple synapses. Right panel: 3D…
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How DNA methylation changes during brain development influence autism and schizophrenia
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 the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through development and aging of the human brain, offering new insights into how conditions such as autism and schizophrenia…
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NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care Program Launches Citywide Public Awareness Campaign Focused on Health Care Access
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care Program Launches Citywide Public Awareness Campaign Focused on Health Care Access The multilingual “Light the Way” campaign features new artwork and video content focused on highlighting the benefits of the program, particularly among immigrant communities NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care is a health care access program available to all New…
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