- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
Health Highlights: June 29, 2021
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Tuesday, June 29:
When getting hitched isn’t healthy. A new study finds that men stuck in unhappy marriages tend to die earlier — the effect on health equal to that of smoking or being a ‘couch potato.’ Read more
Once-a-week drug boosts diabetes outcomes. A new drug called efpeglenatide, given once a week via injection, appears to curb the odds for heart trouble and kidney disease in people with diabetes. Read more
Healthy living helps the brain. There’s no cure or good treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. But eating right, exercising and other healthy habits can cut your odds for developing the illness. Read more
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