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09 Jun
New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
Researchers found no substantial increase in the risk of pregnancy loss, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformations among pregnancies with first-trimester GLP-1 exposure. But they say more studies are needed.
08 Jun
Study Finds Just 5 Minutes of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety
Five-minute in-person intercessory prayer sessions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety in patients, according to new research.
05 Jun
How Brain Surgery Helped an Illinois Mom Grow Her Family
When medication stopped working and a brain tumor stood in the way of another pregnancy, one Illinois mom faced a life-changing decision.
How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice
The debate on "healthy drinking" has shifted again, according to a study released independently today, after the Trump administration decided not to include its findings in new dietary guidelines.
The study — published June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs — concluded that even one drink a day increases...
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Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk
Long-term exposure to air pollution might contribute to clogged arteries and heart disease, a new study says.
People with higher levels of exposure to smog had an elevated risk of calcium deposits and plaques in their arteries, researchers reported today in the journal Radiology.
In particular, women had an 81% increased ris...
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New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
New research is shedding light on first-trimester GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy — and the findings may offer some reassurance.
GLP-1 use among women of reproductive age is increasing. And while current recommendations call for discontinuation before pregnancy, unintentional early exposure can occur.
The medications, which in...
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Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests
Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.
Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg to infants around 6 months of age, researchers reported June 8 in ...
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Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns
Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.
But one of the most important health risks from diabetes has not gotten the attention it deserves, researchers argue.
Infections should be considered a major health hazard for anyone with diabetes, according to a new study.
Peopl...
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Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds
The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.
In 29 states, the overall U.S. score fell from 553 to 547 on a 1,000-point scale, a decline that surpasses pre-pandemic numbers, the report found.
This score measures children's well-bein...
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