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Why obesity drugs work better for some people: these genes hold clues - nature.com

Study of almost 28,000 people also identifies genetic variants that raise the risk of gastrointestinal side effects from GLP-1 medications.

The Must-Read Life-Changing Book to Supercharge Your Health in 2026 - Iowa Park Leader

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer - CNN

A new study suggests marriage may be linked to a lower risk of cancer, adding to a growing body of research tying it to improved health outcomes.

Mysterious Seafood Virus May Be Behind Emerging Eye Disease, Scientists Warn - Gizmodo

CMNV might be the first virus found in aquatic life linked to a specific eye disease in people.

What Happens to Your Body When You Take Vitamin D Supplements Every Day Long Term - Verywell Health

Learn what happens when you take vitamin D supplements long term. Get evidence-based guidance on safety, potential benefits, recommended daily doses, and how to use vitamin D safely.

Controlling diabetes without insulin injections thanks to new implant - BioTechniques

Implantable islet cells can survive in the body for at least 3 months, producing enough insulin to control blood sugar levels, research shows.

Alzheimer's Risk Gene Alters Brain Activity Early – But It May Be Reversible - ScienceAlert

Carrying one or two copies of the APOE4 gene variant significantly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's, and a new study reveals how APOE4 can change neuron activity – potentially many years before symptoms such as memory loss start showing.

71-Year-Old Man Experienced Stomach Pain on Vacation. He Died Just Weeks Later After Being Diagnosed with Incurable Cancer - Yahoo

Tacey Bain said her husband David spent 12 days in a hospice before he died just two weeks after his diagnosis

A Viral Video Is Sparking Lead Fears In Products From A Popular Home Store — Experts Reveal Whether There's Real Risk - HuffPost

Here’s what to do if you think a kitchen tool or serving item may contain lead.

Can Sparkling Water Increase Your Risk Of Colorectal Cancer? - HuffPost

If you sip on canned sparkling water or seltzer regularly, listen up.

Hormone Drugs Make $6.3 Billion Comeback After FDA Nixes Safety Warnings - Bloomberg.com

Women are racing to get the once-vilified treatments, which help relieve hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished - The Japan Times

The introduction of the scent of a different type of food brought back cats' appetites, even though the cats were eating the same food throughout the experiment.

"People are choosing this fate": Measles will get worse before it gets better - Salon.com

Normalization and apathy from the Trump admin is making health experts less hopeful measles can be contained

My Wife Is Going to Alienate Our Friends With Her Ridiculous Wedding Gift Philosophy - Slate Magazine

I just want to be fair.

This simple springtime activity may help keep you mentally sharp - The Washington Post

Gardening isn’t just a hobby: It can challenge your brain and help reduce your stress levels, two factors that may help stave off cognitive decline.

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's 'biologically implausible' infection led her to sneeze 'worms' out of her nose - Live Science

Doctors reported a highly unusual case of parasitic fly infection in a woman in Greece.

DOH, CDC investigating rise in strep cases in West Hawaii - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Hawaii Department of Health says it is investigating high rates of strep infection in West Hawaii over the past few months.

The "holy grail of fitness," according to a sports medicine doctor - Axios

It's a boring truth underscored by new research.

New drugs take aim at one of cancer’s deadliest mutations - Nature

Mutations in the KRAS protein were once deemed ‘undruggable’. Today, various approaches are in the pipeline.

Scientists Have Found a New Neurodevelopmental Disorder Hidden in Our Genes - ScienceAlert

Researchers have identified a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder influenced by genetics – a discovery that promises new diagnoses for thousands of children and families worldwide.