Wednesday 9 August 2023

Daily Use of Sugary Drinks Raises Risk of Liver Ailments in Postmenopausal Women, Study Says

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The study found that women who are beyond menopause who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had an 85% higher risk of developing liver cancer and a 68% higher risk of dying from chronic liver disease.



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Alice K. Ladas, Author of Landmark Book on Female Sexuality, Dies at 102


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Helping Loved Ones With Cognitive Decline Give Up the Car Keys

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Some with cognitive decline may still be safe to drive. But impairment often gets worse, and at some point, these difficult conversations will be needed.



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Tuesday 8 August 2023

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy May Help Prevent Heart Attacks

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Study results show semaglutide for weight loss (Wegovy) cut problems in the heart and blood vessels in a 17,000-person trial, which should reframe the health benefit of this weight loss drug.



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How Newly Discovered Genes Might Fit Into Obesity

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Identifying specific genes adds to growing evidence that biology, in part, drives obesity. Researchers hope the findings will lead to effective treatments.



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