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This new diabetes pill burns fat without the downsides of Ozempic - ScienceDaily
Scientists have developed an experimental diabetes and obesity pill that works in a completely different way from drugs like Ozempic. Rather than reducing hunger, it activates metabolism in skeletal muscle, helping lower blood sugar and increase fat burning w…
A newly developed pill could offer a fresh approach to treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. Early research suggests it may help lower blood sugar and increase fat burning without reducing appetite o… [+3641 chars]
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Popular GLP-1 drug may slow down biological aging, analysis indicates - Medical Xpress
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications have gained widespread attention for effectively treating obesity, lowering blood sugar and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Some researchers have proposed that these drugs may also in…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications have gained widespread attention for effectively treating obesity, lowering blood sugar and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.… [+6084 chars]
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Ranking high blood pressure drug combinations from most to least tolerated - Medical Xpress
The Global Hypertension Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that 1.4 billion people were living with hypertension in 2024. Yet, only a little over one in five of those diagnosed have it under control, whether through medication or by managi…
The Global Hypertension Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that 1.4 billion people were living with hypertension in 2024. Yet, only a little over one in five of those diagnosed ha… [+5525 chars]
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Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
Blood Pressure Signals continuously analyzes biometric trends that may correlate with cardiovascular strain. A new Nighttime Blood Pressure capability monitors whether blood pressure drops appropriat… [+1870 chars]
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Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?
For decades, assessingcholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower bad cholesterol, lower your chance of a heart attack. The test at the center of that approach measures how much low-d… [+3764 chars]
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Taylor Swift Confirms Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’
Plus, new looks at Tombstone, Bullseye, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist!
Killer wasps from Twilight Zone Magazine to receive film treatment from Pulitzer-winning novelist. Mystery Science Theater 3000 previews its new opening title sequence. SXSW London to celebrate Latve… [+2991 chars]
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Neurosurgeons Are Weirdly Optimistic About Cryonics for Life Extension, Survey Finds
Researchers surveyed over 300 physicians to get their take on leaving patients in suspended animation for future revival.
The gamble of cryonically preserving ones own body for reanimation somewhere off in the future (or, more frugally, just ones brain) is ultimately a big bet on the increasing ingenuity and benevolence… [+4577 chars]
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Man Gets World’s Worst Diarrhea After Overdosing on Experimental GLP-1
The man was going to the bathroom up to 30 times a day.
Using an experimental drug sold over the internet to lose weight is an inherently risky gamble. That’s a lesson a 32-year-old man had to painfully learn first-hand after he experienced horrific bouts… [+4281 chars]
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I Can’t Tell if Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Is an Elaborate Prank
Season two of 'visionary' Adi Shankar's Netflix animated series somehow lands as an objectively unfaithful video game adaptation and a pitch-perfect parody of Capcom's beloved hack-and-slash series.
When I reviewed the first season of Netflix’s Devil May Cry, my expectations for the Studio Mir take on Capcom’s demon-hunting wahoo pizza himbo, Dante, swung from the dizzying heights of my favorite… [+9801 chars]
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How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment
When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.
Get the latest on the science of healthy living in the NPR Health newsletter, sent weekly. When Mel Mann was diagnosed with cancer at 37 years old, he was told he'd have three years to live. It w… [+8500 chars]
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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.
BEIRUT Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday. Her transfer comes after … [+2413 chars]
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These families help researchers find Alzheimer's treatments. Their network is at risk
Families with rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's in middle age are giving scientists a unique window on the disease, and a quick way to test potential treatments.
Some of the most important studies of potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease rely on a group of participants who know they may never fully reap the benefits. "It's not for us," says June Ward,… [+6883 chars]
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COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus
Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
Global health emergencies are back in the headlines, with recent outbreaks of hantavirus on a cruise ship and Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The internet has responded accordingly, with … [+6772 chars]
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French hantavirus patient is critically ill as outbreak grows to 11
A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed.
PARIS A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened pa… [+4717 chars]
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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.
CONCORD, N.C. Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hun… [+2925 chars]
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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.
BUNIA, Congo The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed concern over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola known as Bundibugyo in eastern Congo, where autho… [+7382 chars]
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How Ebola kills -- and what it takes to stop it
It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ebola is a wily pathogen. After jumping to a new person through the bridge of bodily fluids, it goes straight for key immune cells. In typical infections, these immune cells help mount a targeted re… [+5874 chars]
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These companies help parents try to pick their babies' traits. Experts are wary
Prospective parents can now pick embryos based on risk predictions for thousands of diseases and odds for specific traits. But should they?
Get the latest on the science of healthy living in the NPR Health newsletter, sent weekly. Justin Schleede reaches onto a black lab bench to pick up a tray of small plastic tubes. "These are saliva… [+8597 chars]
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Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What's the evidence?
Wellness and longevity influencers are pushing a compound called NAD+. There's scientific interest in its potential, but researchers say the marketing claims have gotten ahead of the science.
Scientists carrying out research on the compound nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or simply NAD+ are running into an unusual problem these days: A little too much publicity around their subject of s… [+7406 chars]
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The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype
There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can get behind – with a few caveats: fibermaxxing.
Fiber is kind of like the Peter Parker of food nutrients. For a long time, most people ignored it as kind of boring. But it's really a superhero when it comes to good health, and now, it's finally ha… [+6197 chars]
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Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
WASHINGTON President Trump has a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. The visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will be Trump's third in 13 months a frequency that's raised concerns about… [+6675 chars]
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GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top st… [+8236 chars]
read more >An 80-year-old retired engineer, who flies planes and races boats, shares his 3 longevity habits
John Adams, an engineer who co-invented a procedure to treat coronary heart disease, stays active without going to the gym.
John Adams, 80, stays active without a gym membership.John Adams <ul><li>John Adams helped develop a medical device to treat coronary heart disease.</li><li>Years later, he had two procedures to tre… [+4046 chars]
read more >A longevity doctor said you should add 3 habits to your 'health portfolio' to slow aging
A precision medicine doctor said your daily routine plays a huge role in your longevity. She recommends Investing in 3 simple habits to slow aging.
Dr. Florence Comite specializes in precision medicine, a tailored approach to healthy aging. Her own habits include regular workouts with rowing for cardio and weights for strength training.Dr. Flore… [+4604 chars]
read more >These triathlete twins manage their metabolism differently. Here are their top 3 tips for burning fat and boosting energy.
A pair of twins competed in triathletes together and learned to improve metabolism for performance. Then they founded a health tech company.
Twin sisters Michal and Merav Mor cofounded a health tech company after developing a fascination with metabolism to fuel their triathlon training.Courtesy of Michal and Merav Mor <ul><li>Twin sister… [+7882 chars]
read more >My 29-year-old son had a stomach ache that wouldn't go away. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and died 8 months later.
Kathy Lemoine's 30-year-old son, Andrew Reaster, died after he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. His main symptom was a stomach ache.
Andrew Reaster was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in January 2025 after a prolonged stomach ache.Kathy Lemoine <ul><li>Andrew Reaster, a 29-year-old UPS driver in Georgia, had a sudden three-da… [+6252 chars]
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Prolific Repacker Of Pirated Games Announces They’re Stepping Back To Focus On Law Degree
You wouldn't download a law degree
Dodi Repacks, the second most prolific and well-known repacker of pirated games behind FitGirl, has broken the hearts of piracy aficionados worldwide today, as Dodi has just announced in a Roadmap up… [+1844 chars]
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Was A Warning Cry To Other Franchises
Guns of the Patriots foresaw our current flood of messy cinematic universe mashups
The fate of all franchises, of all canon, is to descend into self-referential madness.Guns of the Patriots infamously tells players that War has changed. Whereas conflicts in the series prior to this… [+11398 chars]
read more >The brain-in-a-bucket drug lab is here
Bexorg has found a way to make drug testing sound like a deleted scene from RoboCop: remove a dead person's brain, hook it to a machine, and see what experimental drugs do. Bexorg, a New Haven biotech startup, is using donated postmortem human brains to test …
Bexorg has found a way to make drug testing sound like a deleted scene from RoboCop: remove a dead person's brain, hook it to a machine, and see what experimental drugs do. Bexorg, a New Haven biote… [+2192 chars]
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Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam donate $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment
Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment. The donation includes $10 million to the Oxford...
CLEVELAND (AP) Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment. The donation includes $10 million to the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centr… [+1267 chars]
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