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06 Jun

Prolonged Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Increase the Risk for a Serious Eye Condition

People with diabetes who use GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide are more likely to develop neovascular age-related macular degeneration, a new study finds.

05 Jun

Daytime Napping May Be a Health Risk in Middle-to-Older Age

A new study finds people who take daytime naps face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes and mortality.

04 Jun

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Improves Survival in Patients With Later-Stage Colon Cancer, Study Finds

Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who focus on anti-inflammatory foods and increasing physical activity may significantly lower their risk of death, a new study finds.

Ex-White House Doctor Says Biden Should Have Had a Cognitive Test

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A former White House physician says former President Joe Biden should have had a cognitive test during his 2024 physical, given his age and the demands of being president.

Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, who served as President Barack Obama’s doctor, said a mental fitness test would have helped the ...

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Celebrity Diagnoses Underscore Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More young women in the United States are being diagnosed with breast cancer and several celebrities have helped raise awareness by sharing their stories.

Singer Jessie J, 37, said last week that she has early-stage breast cancer and will have surgery this month. “Bachelorette” star...

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June 9, 2025
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Don't Sweat The Weight — Healthy Eating Helps Your Heart Regardless

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Don’t get frustrated if switching to a healthy diet doesn’t result in any weight loss – your heart is thanking you nonetheless, a new study says.

Even without weight loss, people who adopted a healthy diet received a significant boost to their heart health, researchers reporte...

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June 9, 2025
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CPAP Or Zepbound? Patients, Doctors Debate Sleep Apnea Treatment

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports.

Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, researchers are slated to report this week at a meeting of the American Academ...

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Combo Drug Treatment More Effective For Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetics

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Prompt treatment with a drug combo can effectively manage chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, a new clinical trial shows.

Patients prescribed the combination of finerenone and empagliflozin experienced a 52% decrease in their urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio, researchers r...

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June 9, 2025
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AI Can Boost Radiologists' Efficiency Without Sacrificing Accuracy

Artificial intelligence (AI) can boost radiologists’ ability to quickly and accurately assess people’s X-rays, a new study says.

Some radiologists became 40% more efficient at reviewing images with the help of a custom-built AI program, researchers reported June 5 in JAMA Network Open.

“This is, to my knowl...