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Ozempic Is Killing Off Weight Loss Surgeries. That’s a Problem - Gizmodo
health 2026/05/05 17:45:57

Ozempic Is Killing Off Weight Loss Surgeries. That’s a Problem - Gizmodo

The number of bariatric surgeries performed annually in the U.S. has taken a sharp drop lately, new research shows, coinciding with the rise of GLP-1 therapy.

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5 things mosquito experts do every summer to avoid getting bitten - The Washington Post
health 2026/05/05 17:00:00

5 things mosquito experts do every summer to avoid getting bitten - The Washington Post

Looking for pest prevention strategies that work? Researchers share how they prevent mosquito bites and keep the bugs at bay on their properties.

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Study: Egg consumption is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease - EurekAlert!
health 2026/05/05 16:52:30

Study: Egg consumption is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease - EurekAlert!

Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease for those 65 years and older, according to researchers at Loma Linda University Health  

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One of the Deadliest Cancers in America May Have Met Its Match - The Ringer
health 2026/05/05 16:45:44

One of the Deadliest Cancers in America May Have Met Its Match - The Ringer

Hard to detect and almost impossible to treat, pancreatic cancer has long been one of medicine’s most ruthless killers. For decades, it’s been the cancer that science couldn’t crack. But that might be starting to change.

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Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place - New York Post
health 2026/05/05 15:42:00

Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place - New York Post

A 29-year-old man experiencing an irregular heartbeat had an unexpected solution in an area further below his heart.

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A Single Dose of Psilocybin Induces Lasting Brain Changes, New Study Suggests - ScienceAlert
health 2026/05/05 15:05:04

A Single Dose of Psilocybin Induces Lasting Brain Changes, New Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

Just one insightful psychedelic trip can have a profound impact on a person, and a new study goes some way to explaining why.

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