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29 Dec
GLP-1 Medications May Ease CPAP Dependence in Sleep Apnea
A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may reduce the need for CPAP machines in people with obesity, diabetes and sleep apnea.
26 Dec
How Super Mario and Yoshi May Help Young Adults Beat Burnout
A new study finds classic video games spark childlike wonder in university students leading to greater happiness and a lower risk of burnout from academic stress.
24 Dec
Hormone Therapy and Dementia Risk: A Major, New Study Finds No Link
A large, new study of more than one million women finds hormone therapy used during menopause does not raise or lower a woman’s risk for dementia.
Singer Barry Manilow Announces Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
Barry Manilow, the singer behind hits like "Copacabana," "Can’t Smile Without You" and "Mandy," announced that he has lung cancer and is postponing upcoming concerts to undergo surgery.
Manilow, 82, shared the news in a post on Instagram last week. He said the cancer was discovered after he dealt with bronchitis for several weeks, ca...
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Aetna to Cover Fertility Care for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
For years, many same-sex couples have had to pay tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket to try to have children, even when their insurance covered fertility care for straight couples.
That’s now set to change.
In a landmark legal settlement approved last week, Aetna agreed to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples ...
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Officials Declare 99 Wisconsin City Schools Safe After Major Lead Cleanup
Officials say nearly 100 public schools in Wisconsin’s largest city are now safe after months of urgent repairs to fix lead paint hazards found earlier this year.
The work wrapped up about two weeks ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline, even after the city of Milwaukee temporarily lost federal support during the cleanup. All affected building...
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American Academy of Pediatrics Sues Feds Over Millions in Lost Child Health Funding
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), seeking to stop nearly $12 million in federal funding cuts that it says put children’s health programs at risk.
The AAP says the government abruptly cut several grants earlier this month, forcing the organization to consider shut...
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Video Games An Effective Stress Reliever For Young Adults
Did a younger sibling or cousin get a Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas this year?
Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds, a new study says.
Popular video games like those in the Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi series can offer meaningful emotional benefits for young adults, mainly by evoking ...
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CBD No Good For Pain Relief, Experts Conclude
CBD and other cannabis derivatives are a bust when it comes to pain relief, a new evidence review has concluded.
Products containing mainly or only cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrated almost no ability to manage a person’s pain, according to a review of recent clinical trials.
“This may be surprising to people,” said lea...
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