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Are Bacteria The New Ozempic? Research Finds Promising Gut Microbe That Could Help Fight Obesity

Researchers used the bacteria to help obese mice lose weight, lower blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance.

These 10 Medications Targeted For Lower Costs By White House

Medications that treat conditions like diabetes, heart failure and cancer are among those chosen for price negotiations.

Prescriptions For Produce? Patient Health Improves When Programs Pay For Fruits And Veggies, New Study Says

Those who participated in produce prescription programs had improved BMI, blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

Mental Health Spending Surged Over 50% In U.S. Since Start Of Pandemic, Study Shows

Researchers say it’s unclear how spending will look post-pandemic as insurers adjust to mental health spending trends.

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Will Launch In More Countries Despite Ongoing Struggles Over Stellar Demand, CEO Says

Novo Nordisk’s CEO said it could “take quite some years” for the company to meet soaring demand for the popular drug.

Michigan Teen Who Died 3 Days After Covid Vaccination Actually Killed By Bacterial Infection, CDC Reportedly Finds

A CDC report says Jacob Clynick did not die of vaccine-related causes, the Detroit Free Press reported Thursday, but the medical examiner who performed his autopsy stands by his findings.

Washington State Listeria Outbreak Linked To Milkshakes—Symptoms, Treatment And Who’s At Risk

The outbreak, caused by burger joint Frugals’ contaminated milkshake machines, hospitalized six and killed three.

FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine For Kids—Given To Pregnant Moms—Here’s What To Know

RSV infects nearly every child by the time they reach 2 and can cause serious, potentially fatal, illness.

New Covid Boosters Expected This Fall: Why Some Doctors Suggest Holding Off On Getting Your Next Booster Until Then

XBB subvariants—including the dominant Eris variant—made up 95% of all Covid cases in the U.S. in June.

What To Know About New TikTok Beauty Trend ‘Barbie Botox’: From Effects To Cost

Also known as Trap Tox, the procedure is done by injecting Botox into the neck and shoulders, causing the appearance of a long neck and slimmer shoulders.