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FDA Approves First Generic of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Victoza (liraglutide injection) to Lower Blood Sugar in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
December 23, 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide injection) 18 milligram/3...
Don't Forget About Holiday Poisoning Pitfalls
Dec. 23, 2024 -- Poison experts see it every winter holiday season: Parents rush kids to the emergency room or call hotlines, panicking that their child has...
Autism Tops List of Worldwide Youth Health Issues
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Autism ranks among the top ten health problems for young people under 20.A new study published recently in The Lancet Psychiatry says...
Dancing Helps People With Parkinson’s In More Ways Than One
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Dancing appears to lift the spirits of people with Parkinson’s disease. Depression eased in Parkinson’s patients who took...
Flu Cases Start to Surge as Americans Prepare for Holiday Gatherings
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Predictably, flu season is in full swing, with cases surging across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Zepbound Approved as First Drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Individuals with Obesity
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first prescription medication specifically for treating obstructive sleep...
Chatbot "Brains" May Slow with Age
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Humans aren’t the only ones who lose a step or two brain-wise as they age. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs start to show...
Feeling Appreciated by Partner is Critical for Caregiver's Mental Health
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Everyone needs to feel appreciated -- but especially someone who’s caring for a spouse with dementia. A study published...
The Most Therapeutic Kind of Me-Time
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- What type of “me-time” is more restorative to a person -- hiking by yourself deep in a forest, or reading a book while...
Coffee Can Boost the Brains of People with Certain Heart Conditions
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Coffee provides a quick morning boost, but it might also protect the brain health of people with a common heart rhythm disorder. A...
More of America's Pets Are Overdosing on Stray Coke, Meth
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 -- Hundreds of beloved pet dogs and cats were reported as being unintentionally poisoned by cocaine and methamphetamine left out in their...
Tips for Spending Holiday Time With Family Members Who Live with Dementia
SATURDAY, Dec. 21, 2024 -- The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia. But family and friends might need to make some slight...
Tainted Cucumbers Now Linked to 100 Salmonella Cases in 23 States
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- An outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers has now been tied to 100 known cases of the illness across 23 states, the U.S. Food and...
Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- Holy chip! Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of select 13-oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the potential...
Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on Three Cruise Ships: CDC
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data...
What's the Link Between Memory Problems and Sexism?
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- Sexism is incredibly toxic to women’s lives, resulting in lower pay, fewer career opportunities, worse health care and a greater...
Not Just Blabber: What Baby's First Vocalizations and Coos Can Tell Us
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- A baby’s gentle murmurs and coos can melt even the stoniest heart. But those giggles and babbles are more than just music to a...
Who is At Risk For Cybercrime?
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- Who’s more likely to send money in response to a Nigerian prince’s email, or hand over a password in response to a...
Antibiotics Do Not Increase Risks for Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Older Adults, New Data Says
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- Seniors with an infection can take antibiotics without fear of harming their brain health. Antibiotics don’t appear to increase...
Could Olumiant Be A New Way to Treat Sjögren’s Disease? Researchers Are Hopeful
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 -- An existing drug might be able to treat an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eye, dry mouth, fatigue and muscle or joint...
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