Cart is empty English GPs in areas of socioeconomic deprivation endure increased job pressures related to managing complex patients, insufficient resources, and difficulty in finding locum cover, an analysis by University of Manchester researchers has shown.
FDA and Novo Nordisk alert consumers to counterfeit Ozempic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk are urging consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) and to refrain from using the imitation drugs.
About 40% of U.S. adults report knowing someone who died by suicide
More than 40% of U.S. adults know someone who died by suicide, according to research published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
States that enshrined Medicaid expansion in their constitutions could be in a bind
As Republicans in Congress consider cutting the federal share of Medicaid funding, states are weighing numerous options to scale back their programs. But voters in three states have significantly limited those options by enshrining Medicaid expansion in their constitutions—creating a potential budget disaster and a political challenge for the GOP.
Gender bias in POTS diagnosis reveals hidden impact
New research by the University of Adelaide has found it takes nearly twice as long for women to receive a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnosis when compared to men.
Colorado’s first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect: Now lawmakers may roll some back
Three months after Colorado’s first-of-its-kind sperm donor regulations went into effect, state lawmakers are weighing whether to unwind some of those requirements amid concerns that the new rules have chilled donations for would-be parents who need them.
Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging
A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Research uncovers how menopause impacts women’s health and work performance across Asia Pacific
While much of the global research on menopause has focused on Western populations, the unique cultural, genetic, and lifestyle factors affecting Asian women during menopause have been largely overlooked.
Researchers examine mental impact of Girl Scouts’ interactions with nature: Q&A
New research from the University of Washington, published in the Journal of Environmental Education, examined whether children’s interactions with nature that are embodied, rather than just visual, are associated with being in the moment and feeling connected to something beyond the self.
No needles needed: Wearable glucose monitors could reveal early diabetes warning signs missed by blood tests
The highs and lows of blood glucose aren’t just an energy rollercoaster; they could be a key to detecting diabetes risk early and spare you a needle prick or two.