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Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound can help reduce a woman’s risk for as many as 14 cancers associated with obesity, a new study says.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve (roflumilast) topical foam 0.3% for the treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

GIDEON NYENDWA ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka says there is serious and rampant gold mining happening around the country that is unregulated, making the mining of the precious mineral unaccounted for. Dr. Haabazoka said if one moves outside Lusaka into the bushes, there is serious gold mining taking place which was not being monitored. He has warned […]

Chronic pain conditions, long-lasting medical conditions characterized by persistent pain in specific areas of the body, are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Understanding the biological markers (i.e., genes and brain patterns), psychological characteristics and social factors linked to a greater risk of developing these conditions could be highly advantageous, as it could help to devise more effective strategies to diagnose them.

Campfires are a beloved part of summer—whether roasting marshmallows, telling stories or just enjoying the warmth. But for families with young children, it’s important to be aware of the risk of burns and know how to prevent and respond to such injuries.

Cambodia registered its fourth death from bird flu this year, double last year’s toll, after an 11-year-old boy died from the virus, authorities said Wednesday.

Almost all adults in the U.S. consume more sodium (salt) than recommended, yet the sources and use of sodium vary among people of different races and ethnicities, indicating the need for culturally customized advice about sodium intake, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

It’s tempting to think that, with our fancy electric lights and indoor bedrooms, humanity has evolved beyond the natural influence of sunlight when it comes to our sleep routines.

Many parents know that infants love to be sung to; however, there is limited prior research to show the long-term effects on parental singing. In a new study, researchers explored whether using a music enrichment intervention program to encourage parents to sing more frequently to their babies could improve the health of both infants and caregivers (as with skin-to-contact).

Having a greater birthweight or higher body size (typically measured using BMI) during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in later life.