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  GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds Won’t Raise Teens’ Suicide Risk, May Even Lower It

  As with any new drug, parents and doctors may worry that the use of GLP-1 weight-loss meds by children and teens might raise psychiatric risks, including the risk for suicide and suicidal thoughts. But a new study...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  Most ERs Not Fully Equipped to Treat Pediatric Patients

  New findings may worry many parents: Nearly 8 in 10 emergency rooms lack the supplies and training needed to treat pediatric patients, new U.S. research shows. To be ready to address children’s emergencies, ERs need “key pediatric...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

  Alison Burke wanted to be there for her daughter following the girl’s diagnosis with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Then she noticed that a lot of what she was learning about ADHD sounded awfully familiar. “As I took her...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  Ozempic Plus Intestinal ‘Zap’ Therapy May Eliminate Need for Insulin in Type 2 Diabetics

  Results from a very small study suggest that a combination of the diabetes drug Ozempic and an innovative new intestinal procedure could help erase the need for insulin in folks with type 2 diabetes. The new trial...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  More Bystanders Are Using Naloxone to Save Folks From Overdose

  More bystanders are stepping in to administer naloxone to people who’ve overdosed on opioids, a new study shows. Nearly 25,000 OD patients received naloxone from an untrained bystander before paramedics arrived, according to emergency medical services records...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  A Boozy Night Out Could Upset Your Heart’s Rhythm

  Binge drinking at a party or club could feel great when the music’s beating, but it’s your heart beat that might pay the price. Researchers in Germany found that 1 in every 20 young Munich revelers developed...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby’s Odds for Asthma Later

  A child’s risk of asthma can be cut by nearly half if their mother regularly works out while expecting, a new study says. Exercising three or more times a week while pregnant reduces a child’s risk of...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  Long-Term Care Out of Reach for 6.5 Million ‘Near Dual’ American Seniors

  About 6.5 million “Near Dual” seniors are struggling to afford long-term care as they grow older and more frail, a new study warns. “Near Dual” seniors are those who are eligible for Medicare but are only at...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  Learn Another Language to Boost Your Brain’s ‘Efficiency’

  Bilingual people have more active and flexible brains, a new study has discovered. Brain scans revealed that folks who speak two languages have increased connectivity between their brain regions, researchers reported Oct. 10 in the journal Communications...

  • Posted October 14, 2024
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  Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One

  You’ve broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills. These scenarios play out every day for Americans, and rehabilitation...

  • Posted October 12, 2024
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