FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 Pill
Eli Lilly’s once-daily Foundayo is the second obesity pill to receive FDA approval. It will compete with Novo Nordisk’s pill version of Wegovy.
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At Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the War Isn’t Over
Months into a supposed ceasefire in Gaza, doctors still have to smuggle in basic medical supplies—and treat new casualties of war.
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The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly
Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.
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The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down
The biggest US measles outbreak in decades may be over sooner than expected.
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Technology Is Reshaping Sleep Apnea Treatment
For decades, cumbersome CPAP machines have been the primary way to help people with sleep apnea. A range of new options has recently come into focus.
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Why RFK’s CDC Is Endorsing ‘Shared Decisionmaking’ for Vaccines
The MAHA movement is recasting the term—developed in the 1980s to help protect patients against paternalistic medicine—in service of its own agenda.
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Left-Handed People Are More Competitive, Says Science
A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.
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Sleep Apnea Often Goes Undetected in Women. That’s Starting to Change
Women’s sleep apnea symptoms differ from men’s and can often be confused with hormonal shifts. Researchers are working to close the detection gap.
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The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis
A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it’s had only acting directors—and the White House won’t say when that will change.
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AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity
As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.
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