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12 Feb

A Weekly Shot of Ozempic May Help Control Problem Drinking, a New Study Finds

In a new randomized, controlled trial, adults with alcohol use disorder who received a once weekly injection of Ozempic for nine weeks experienced reduced alcohol cravings and drank less than those who were given placebo.

11 Feb

Most Americans Keep Health Issues Secret from Their Boss, New Poll Finds

According to a new survey, the majority of adult workers in the U.S. are battling at least one chronic health condition that may need to be managed on the job -- but most aren’t telling their employers.

10 Feb

Eating a Hearty Breakfast Lowers Depression Risk in Heart Patients, Study Finds

Heart patients who eat a big, calorie-rich breakfast may significantly lower their risk of depression, according to new research.

Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a statement. 

California-based Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall for certain tuna products sold under the Genova®,...

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More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism

More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism

Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake.

The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as Wegovy) helped reduce cravings in people with alcohol use disorders. The drug also seemed to reduce...

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Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order

Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore access to public health websites that were removed or modified in response to a Trump administration executive order on gender.

The order, issued Feb. 11 by U.S. District Judge John Bates, grants a tempora...

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Anesthesiologists' Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use

Anesthesiologists' Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use

The tragic early death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose in 2023 has swung a spotlight on the dangers of unsupervised use of the potent anesthetic. 

Now, America's leading group representing anesthesiologists is issuing new guidelines on proper use of the drug. 

Ketamine has also come under increasing...

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'E-reporting' Daily Symptoms Boosts Cancer Patients' Well-Being

'E-reporting' Daily Symptoms Boosts Cancer Patients' Well-Being

Patients with advanced cancers who checked in daily with their care teams electronically gained a better quality of life, a new study concludes.

This "patient-reported outcome" (PRO) strategy did not improve patients' survival, the study found. But it did help their care teams spot and treat issues such as pain and frailty earlier, easing ...

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Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm

Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm

Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds.

“What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect of suicidal ideation than the objective measure of weight,” said study lead author Philip Baiden. He's asso...

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