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Trump’s $150 Ozempic? Oz cautions it’s not a done deal, but patients and doctors say it could be a gamechanger
Janet McCaskill was on vacation in Arizona with her husband and best friend when she heard that President Donald Trump had suggested he might be able to bring the cost of popular weight-loss drugs down to $150 a month. “The thought of it going to $150 a month is dramatic,” said McCaskill, a grandmother from North Carolina who’s lost 100…
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How lifestyle and environment reshape the sperm epigenome and why it matters for fertility, embryos and child health
Epigenetic signatures in sperm. Sperm chromatin is tightly packaged by binding to protamines and histones (< 15% of the genome). DNA methylation occurs at CG-rich, histone-bound DNA regions and repetitive sequences. Environmental factors may influence DNA methylation, histone modification, as well as the expression of small non-coding RNA, such as tsRNA, microRNA, and PIWI-interacting RNA. The figure was adapted from Donkin…
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Runx1 overexpression triggers early intervertebral disc degeneration
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 research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 8, 2025, titled, “Runx1 overexpression induces early onset of intervertebral disc degeneration.” In this study, led by first author Takanori Fukunaga from Emory University School of…
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Measles detected in wastewater in Marion County, health officials say
MARION COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) – An alert has been issued to Marion County health care providers after a detection of measles was found in a sewage sample, according to the Oregon Health Authority. OHA says the positive sample was collected on Oct. 6 from a wastewater treatment plant in Marion County and indicates that at least one person has measles…
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Trump’s Ozempic comment that sent weight loss drug stocks tumbling – The Independent
Trump’s Ozempic comment that sent weight loss drug stocks tumbling The Independent Trump says price of Ozempic will be lowered Reuters Novo Nordisk Shares Fall as Trump Moves to Cut Price of Weight-Loss Drugs The Wall Street Journal Novo, Lilly Fall as Trump Touts ‘Much Lower’ Ozempic Price Bloomberg.com Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Stocks Drop. Trump Targets Ozempic, ‘Fat Loss’ Drug Prices. Barron’s Source link
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Doctors have warning for anyone taking paracetamol or ibuprofen for common problem
Patients and doctors have been urged to take a “cautious” approach Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) 14:03, 17 Oct 2025 Millions take the common painkillers every day Taking common painkillers for a bad back may do more harm than good, according to recent research. Scientists say their findings raise “considerable uncertainty” around the effectiveness and safety of popping…
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Mapping overlooked challenges in stroke recovery
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital conducted one of the largest qualitative studies with stroke survivors and care partners within the United States to better understand what well-being means in recovery. Through the lived experiences of the participants, the team identified key factors that shape physical and emotional well-being after stroke. The…
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Understanding post-traumatic vasospasm as a hidden complication of traumatic brain injury
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 review published in the Journal of Intensive Medicine on 25 July, 2025 and led by Dr. Alice Jacquens and Dr. Clara Perrault from Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France, sheds light on an under-recognized complication…
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Warning after ‘King Kong’ of weight-loss jabs found being sold illegally on social media
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Examining the Evolving Landscape of Cancer Health Disparities Research | Blog
In 2007, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) launched a conference focused on advancing the understanding of cancer health disparities—bringing together scientists, health care professionals, and patient advocates to discuss research into how disparities impact public health and to explore potential solutions. “When the cancer research field was still contemplating whether disparities research should be considered a science, the…
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