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Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes across income levels, study says - statnews.com
health 2026/01/19 22:01:52

Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes across income levels, study says - statnews.com

Across all income levels, bariatric surgery resulted in better diabetes control than GLP-1s or similar medications, a study found.

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The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses? - The Conversation
health 2026/01/19 18:38:43

The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses? - The Conversation

Despite overwhelming research showing that flu vaccines keep people out of hospital, fewer Canadians are getting vaccinated. Trust isn’t the only factor keeping people from getting the jab.

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Finger prick blood test trial 'could revolutionise' Alzheimer's diagnosis, say experts - Ground News
health 2026/01/19 18:15:00

Finger prick blood test trial 'could revolutionise' Alzheimer's diagnosis, say experts - Ground News

A new trial has been launched which could see a finger prick blood test “revolutionise” the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, experts have said.

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Why the same cold virus makes some people more miserable than others - The Washington Post
health 2026/01/19 17:31:49

Why the same cold virus makes some people more miserable than others - The Washington Post

A new study shows the intricacies of the cold virus and how it interacts with nasal airway cells, revealing why some people are hit harder than others.

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Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover - Medical Xpress
health 2026/01/19 17:16:48

Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover - Medical Xpress

Pioneering research by experts at the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney has shown that heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, opening up the possibility of new regenerative treatments for cardiov…

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Placebo effect influences vaccine responses - Nature
health 2026/01/19 16:32:48

Placebo effect influences vaccine responses - Nature

A randomized trial provides direct human evidence that the placebo effect can shape humoral immunity, showing that reward-related brain activity correlates with vaccine-induced antibody production and opening new avenues for treating many medical conditions.

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