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Experimental pill dramatically reduces 'bad' cholesterol - Medical Xpress
health 2026/02/05 15:06:53

Experimental pill dramatically reduces 'bad' cholesterol - Medical Xpress

An experimental pill called enlicitide slashed levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol, by up to 60%, according to a new phase three clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. If approved …

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'Scaredy-Cat' Golden Retriever ‘Bows Down’ to 'Tiny' Cat - Yahoo
health 2026/02/05 15:00:00

'Scaredy-Cat' Golden Retriever ‘Bows Down’ to 'Tiny' Cat - Yahoo

The kitty totally wins!

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Airport screening won’t stop the next pandemic - Financial Times
health 2026/02/05 14:50:30

Airport screening won’t stop the next pandemic - Financial Times

An outbreak of the Nipah virus near Kolkata is a reminder that hospital containment matters more than thermal scanning

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No Other Tuberculosis Cases Since 1 From Pat-Med HS Community Tested Positive: Suffolk Health Department - Patch
health 2026/02/05 14:23:00

No Other Tuberculosis Cases Since 1 From Pat-Med HS Community Tested Positive: Suffolk Health Department - Patch

UPDATE: The investigation is ongoing, Suffolk County Department of Health Services' says.

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You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now? - The Conversation
health 2026/02/05 13:27:22

You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now? - The Conversation

Due to the body’s natural tendency to restore its former weight, many people regain their lost weight when they stop using GLP-1 drugs.

The Conversation Africa
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Measles continues to spread in the US, but with some letup - NPR
health 2026/02/05 13:18:06

Measles continues to spread in the US, but with some letup - NPR

As South Carolina’s outbreak grows to 876 confirmed cases, vaccinations in the state surged in January. Cases have also been reported in two ICE detention facilities.

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