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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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Tirzepatide Shows Promise in Activating Calorie-Burning Brown Fat
Research presented at ENDO 2026 suggests tirzepatide activates brown fat, potentially increasing energy expenditure beyo
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Combination Drug Therapy Shows Promise in Preserving Muscle During Weight Loss
A study published in Nature shows that the monoclonal antibody apitegromab, when used with tirzepatide, can preserve lea
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GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise in Restoring Male Fertility, New Study Finds
A new study from UK researchers suggests GLP-1 drugs can improve male fertility by raising testosterone levels and enhan
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Hearing Loss Emerges as Key Alzheimer's Risk Factor in New Johns Hopkins Research
New research from Johns Hopkins highlights hearing loss as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's, along with sleep i
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Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Launch Nears with Cost and Operation Questions Unanswered
A temporary Medicare program launching July 1 will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50/month, but key questions about
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Tirzepatide Outperforms Rivals in Major Weight Loss Study
A new meta-analysis of 14,000 non-diabetic patients shows tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) yields over 20% weight loss, o
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U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2025, Down 23% Since 2007
The U.S. fertility rate dropped to a record low of 53.1 births per 1,000 women in 2025, down 23% since 2007. Researchers
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Ebola Cases in Congo Surge 38% as Funding Shortfalls Hamper Response
Africa CDC reports a 38% weekly surge in Ebola cases in eastern Congo, with 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, as
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Rare Lyme Strain B. mayonii Confirmed in New York, Expanding Beyond Upper Midwest
A rare strain of Lyme disease, Borrelia mayonii, has been detected in New York for the first time, signaling a geographi
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Ivermectin Prescriptions Surge Among Cancer Patients, Alarming Oncologists
A study of 68 million patient records reveals a dramatic spike in ivermectin prescriptions for cancer patients, fueled b
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Senate Democrats Subpoena Kennedy Over Vaccine Panel Overhaul
Senate Democrats launch investigation into Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel changes, demanding records on Trump
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FDA's Reliance on Flawed Data Undermines Mifepristone Safety Review
The FDA's review of mifepristone safety is compromised by its reliance on FAERS, a system experts say captures only a fr