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Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs

Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs
Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur
When is genome sequencing advisable? Human geneticists conduct clinical reference study

When is genome sequencing advisable? Human geneticists conduct clinical reference study

by Peggy Darius,Leipzig UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Leipzig Medical Center ha

When is genome sequencing advisable? Human geneticists conduct clinical reference study

by Peggy Darius,Leipzig UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Leipzig Medical Center ha
Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency

Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency

by Institute for Systems BiologyCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEverybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked

Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency

by Institute for Systems BiologyCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEverybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked
Rising incidence of chronic allergic disorder in Japan confirmed by large-scale data analysis

Rising incidence of chronic allergic disorder in Japan confirmed by large-scale data analysis

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityEosinophilic esophagitis is a disorder where eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, build up in the esophagus, which can cause difficulty in swallowing. Credit:

Rising incidence of chronic allergic disorder in Japan confirmed by large-scale data analysis

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityEosinophilic esophagitis is a disorder where eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, build up in the esophagus, which can cause difficulty in swallowing. Credit:
New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

by BGI GenomicsThe spectrum of maternal CNVs detected in the DMD gene. Credit:Clinical and Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1706A recent large cohort study, conducted jointl

New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

by BGI GenomicsThe spectrum of maternal CNVs detected in the DMD gene. Credit:Clinical and Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1706A recent large cohort study, conducted jointl
Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe
Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study

Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study

byPublic Library of ScienceBody image is a multifaceted and complex phenomenon encapsulating how we think, behave, and feel about our body. Credit: Sierra Koder, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org

Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study

byPublic Library of ScienceBody image is a multifaceted and complex phenomenon encapsulating how we think, behave, and feel about our body. Credit: Sierra Koder, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org
The chaos of choice: How do people pick their food products?

The chaos of choice: How do people pick their food products?

by Elke Godden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery family needs groceries, and most people regularly venture to the supermarket to gather supplies. If researchers can help sh

The chaos of choice: How do people pick their food products?

by Elke Godden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery family needs groceries, and most people regularly venture to the supermarket to gather supplies. If researchers can help sh
Looking for clues about your real age? Your grandparents' education may offer some insight

Looking for clues about your real age? Your grandparents' education may offer some insight

byDrexel UniversityVariables included in the current analysis came from the NHLBI Growth and Health study (1987–1997) and the follow-up National Growth and Health Study (NGHS). The combined info

Looking for clues about your real age? Your grandparents' education may offer some insight

byDrexel UniversityVariables included in the current analysis came from the NHLBI Growth and Health study (1987–1997) and the follow-up National Growth and Health Study (NGHS). The combined info
Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t