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Appeals court upholds Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors

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Appeals court upholds Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- An appeals court Thursday ruled against a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, saying the state can continue to prohibit the controversial anti-LGBTQ intervention.

Meta, Snap, TikTok to remove self-harm content

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Meta, Snap, TikTok to remove self-harm content

Hair dye ingredient led to woman's temporary vision loss

Health News // 11 hours ago

Hair dye ingredient led to woman's temporary vision loss

High doses of ADHD meds might trigger psychosis

Health News // 11 hours ago

High doses of ADHD meds might trigger psychosis

In new survey, many Americans don't plan to get fall flu, COVID-19 vaccines

Health News // 11 hours ago

In new survey, many Americans don't plan to get fall flu, COVID-19 vaccines

In a new survey, 56% of respondents said they plan to get a flu shot this fall, while just 43% said they'll get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Study: A-fib 3 times more common than experts thought

Health News // 13 hours ago

Study: A-fib 3 times more common than experts thought

The number of Americans with atrial fibrillation, a potentially dangerous heart rhythm condition, is three times greater than previously thought, a new study claims.

Weight-loss drug Zepbound may be more effective in women

Health News // 14 hours ago

Weight-loss drug Zepbound may be more effective in women

The injectable weight-loss drug Zepbound appears to work better in women than in men, according to a new analysis.

Study finds Alzheimer's drugs might boost healthy protein in brain

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Study finds Alzheimer's drugs might boost healthy protein in brain

Researchers have discovered that Alzheimer's drugs Leqembi and Kisunla boost levels of a healthy form of protein in the brain, even as they reduce its more toxic form.

Ozempic might prevent heart trouble in people with kidney issues

Health News // 15 hours ago

Ozempic might prevent heart trouble in people with kidney issues

Ozempic and Wegovy can prevent heart problems in overweight and obese people, particularly if they also suffer from kidney disease, a new clinical trial shows.

Sleep changes common among stroke survivors

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Sleep changes common among stroke survivors

Less than half of people who've survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows.

GLP-1 hybrid drug being tested as weight-loss aid

Health News // 1 day ago

GLP-1 hybrid drug being tested as weight-loss aid

The manufacturer of Ozempic is testing amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill that appears to help people quickly shed pounds.

Surgical sterilization rates rose after fall of Roe v. Wade

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Surgical sterilization rates rose after fall of Roe v. Wade

After Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, rates of surgical sterilization rose in those states most affected by the decision, new research shows.

Weight-loss drug Saxenda might help obese kids as young as 6

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Weight-loss drug Saxenda might help obese kids as young as 6

The weight-loss drug liraglutide (Saxenda) helped obese children lower their BMI and reach a healthier weight, researchers report.

FDA to investigate toxic metals found in tampons

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FDA to investigate toxic metals found in tampons

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons.

Study finds weekly insulin injections as effective for diabetes as daily shots

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Study finds weekly insulin injections as effective for diabetes as daily shots

Weekly insulin shots can help control both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as well as daily injections do, a pair of clinical trials have found.

Closures make U.S. maternity care harder to find

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Closures make U.S. maternity care harder to find

In the two years since the March of Dimes' last report on the state of U.S. maternity care, more than 100 hospitals nationwide have shuttered their obstetric units.

New blood test aims to gauge odds of lung issues like COPD

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New blood test aims to gauge odds of lung issues like COPD

An experimental blood test could one day help identify people most likely to develop severe lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Study: CAR-T therapy won't increase odds of secondary cancer

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Study: CAR-T therapy won't increase odds of secondary cancer

Contrary to a warning placed on labels for CART-T cancer therapies, use of these treatments does not appear to boost the odds for a secondary cancer later, a new study shows.

Diabetes may increase risk of gum disease

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Diabetes may increase risk of gum disease

People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns.

Study: Asthma may increase odds of miscarriage, infertility in women

Health News // 2 days ago

Study: Asthma may increase odds of miscarriage, infertility in women

Having asthma appears linked to raised odds for miscarriage and troubles with fertility among women, new research shows.

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