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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.

07 Feb

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Hollow cheeks and sagging skin are driving more weight-loss patients to the plastic surgeon; a new survey finds.

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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Federal Judge Halts NIH Cuts That Could Impact Medical Research

Federal Judge Halts NIH Cuts That Could Impact Medical Research

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from making big cuts in medical research funding ordered by the Trump administration.

The proposed cost-cutting could have reduced support for hospitals, universities and labs across the country.

Monday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley puts on...

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GLP-1 Meds Can Work Wonders for Kidney Health

GLP-1 Meds Can Work Wonders for Kidney Health

Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity: These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for folks battling chronic kidney disease, new research shows.

Compared to another common class of kidney medications, called DPP4is, GLP1-RA medications did better in helping slow the progression of kidney disease, keeping kidney...

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