A new study compares the risks and benefits of using GLP-1 medications. Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists) for...
Teen Infected in Canada’s First Bird Flu Case is in Critical Condition
In a troubling development for Canadian health authorities, a teenager has been confirmed as the country’s first recorded case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, and is currently in critical...
How Well Are You Aging? A Simple Balance Test Can Tell You in 30 Seconds
Aging is a natural part of life, and while everyone’s journey is unique, there are specific ways to gauge how well you're navigating this process. One surprisingly accurate indicator is a simple...
Up to 80% of Strokes Are Preventable with Lifestyle Changes, New Guidelines Suggest
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, but new guidelines from medical experts highlight a hopeful message: up to 80% of strokes could be prevented through simple lifestyle...
Weight-loss drugs could reduce risk of overdoses, new study says
A new study has uncovered a surprising potential benefit of weight-loss drugs: they may reduce the risk of drug overdoses. The research, published in a leading medical journal, suggests that medications...
Global Myopia Crisis: 1 in 3 Kids Now Near-Sighted
The prevalence of myopia, or near-sightedness, among children and adolescents has reached alarming levels globally. Recent studies indicate that approximately one in three children worldwide is now affected...
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it typically has no noticeable symptoms yet poses a significant risk to health. It’s a condition that...
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