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Study: Ozempic might lower risk of opioid overdose
In a finding that suggests Ozempic and Wegovy have powers that extend beyond weight loss, a new study finds the…
CDC to send $176 million to 48 partners to strengthen U.S. public health system
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday more than $176 million in funding is being…
Survey: Most Americans won’t get new flu, COVID-19 vaccines
Most Americans don't plan to get vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19 this season, a new survey has found.…
Experimental nasal spray aims to ward off multiple viruses
A non-drug nasal spray could theoretically help stop the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and…
Study: Surrogate pregnancies have higher rate of complications
Surrogate moms have a higher risk of pregnancy complications than other pregnant women, a new study finds.…
Many pregnant Medicaid patients miss ultrasound that detects birth defects
Pregnant women covered by Medicaid are less likely to get an ultrasound exam that can diagnose heart defects in…
Four in 10 U.S. adults are now obese, with severe obesity rising
Over 40 percent of U.S. adults are now obese, with rates roughly the same for men and women, new government…
Many U.S. inmates don’t have access to meds for opioid addiction
Opioid use disorder can be a contributing factor to Americans landing in the nation's prisons and jails, but…
Prediabetes in teens might raise odds of pregnancy complications later
If a woman is already in a "prediabetic" state in her teen or college years, her odds for a serious…
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer found in food packaging
Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals…