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Weight loss and hair loss: The growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s - CNBC
health 2026/05/02 12:00:01

Weight loss and hair loss: The growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s - CNBC

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a formerly untapped but growing market for hair treatment products.

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Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally - ScienceDaily
health 2026/05/02 11:37:44

Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally - ScienceDaily

Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disi…

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7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do - HuffPost
health 2026/05/02 11:00:18

7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do - HuffPost

Strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States — but there are ways you can lower your risk.

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Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence - WTOP
health 2026/05/02 10:43:54

Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence - WTOP

Officials with the District’s Department of Health announced a confirmed case of measles in the city on Thursday.

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Doctors told her to remove her uterus. The real cause of her pain lay elsewhere. - The Washington Post
health 2026/05/02 10:30:47

Doctors told her to remove her uterus. The real cause of her pain lay elsewhere. - The Washington Post

After years of worsening pain, irregular periods and soaring hormone levels, doctors discovered it wasn’t her reproductive organs driving her illness.

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Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help - NPR
health 2026/05/02 10:30:00

Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help - NPR

Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here’s help.

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