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A new UNC School of Medicine study of incretin-based medications, including newer medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide that are widely prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, are associated with high rates of muscle loss relative to the amount of weight lost. more
Pakistan: Fund crunch hits free cancer care in KP

A shortage of funds is disrupting free cancer treatment services at three major medical teaching institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to media reports.

Health workers under threat: Polio team targeted in Pakistan

Pakistani police have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly threatening a polio vaccination team in Sadiqabad on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Can it protect your heart? Foundayo shows promising results

Eli Lilly and Company has announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 ACHIEVE-4 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Foundayo (orforglipron), compared to insulin glargine i ...

Parents’ depression could shape your future—Study shows why timing is everything

A new Yale study shows how the timing of depression in mothers and fathers affects mental health in their adult children. This includes influences on depression, anxiety, and psychotic di ...

Can measles cross borders? Bangladesh crisis sparks fear in India

Over 100 people—mostly children—have died in a devastating measles outbreak in Bangladesh, marking one of the deadliest flare-ups of the disease in nearly two decades.

Think high testosterone means perfect health? Experts say it’s not that simple

The connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher testosterone level is not always the key to well ...

Think weekend drinking is safe? New study says otherwise

People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm.

Your bedtime could be killing your heart — New study warns

An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Hidden danger in your diet: Excessive consumption of dietary salt linked to rising heart failure cases

Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according to a report from Vanderbilt Health.