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Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often - NPR

Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often - NPR

Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.

Should you get a high-dose flu vaccine? Here’s what experts recommend. - The Washington Post

Should you get a high-dose flu vaccine? Here’s what experts recommend. - The Washington Post

New research suggests high-dose flu vaccines may offer added protection for people 65 and older with lung conditions.

What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history? - BBC

What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history? - BBC

People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.

Early mammogram leads to life-saving discovery for Utah woman and her family - KSL News

Early mammogram leads to life-saving discovery for Utah woman and her family - KSL News

When Laura Baxter of Pleasant Grove entered her 40s, she knew that she needed to get a mammogram. That first appointment led to a discovery of stage 0 cancer, which then led to another cancer diagnosis and genetic testing.

She Won't Supervise Her Friend's Medication Given Her History Of Overdosing, But Her Friend Says That Could Cost Her Her Spot At School - TwistedSifter

She Won't Supervise Her Friend's Medication Given Her History Of Overdosing, But Her Friend Says That Could Cost Her Her Spot At School - TwistedSifter

Explore the complexities of relationships and the responsibilities they bring, from listening to friends to supporting their health journeys.

New Trial Compared Muscle Gains in Vegetarians And Meat Eaters. One Difference Stood Out. - ScienceAlert

New Trial Compared Muscle Gains in Vegetarians And Meat Eaters. One Difference Stood Out. - ScienceAlert

Plant-based diets are associated with many long-term health benefits, but for older adults, there may be a potential downside.

Mom told to end pregnancy to start treatment. Her decision changed it all - Yahoo

Mom told to end pregnancy to start treatment. Her decision changed it all - Yahoo

Alicia Harris survived cancer while pregnant, but the challenge she never expected began after treatment ended.

Six measles cases confirmed in southeast Minnesota - Star Tribune

Six measles cases confirmed in southeast Minnesota - Star Tribune

An adult who was likely infected during travels in multiple states brought measles to Fillmore County, one of Minnesota’s least-vaccinated counties.

Free Meals and Other Perks From Big Pharma Really Do Sway Doctors, Review Finds - Gizmodo

Free Meals and Other Perks From Big Pharma Really Do Sway Doctors, Review Finds - Gizmodo

A new systematic review, published by Cochrane, has found a direct “dose-response” relationship between the number prescriptions for certain drugs and the amount of free meals given to doctors.