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Dozens of Americans have filed personal injury lawsuits against the makers of popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, claiming they were not properly warned of the risk of a rare type of sudden vision loss, called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, when taking the medications. Researchers have been studying a possible […]
GLP 1 study conversations just took a turn from health talk to workplace reality, and the findings are uncomfortable. According to new research from Harvard University economist Rebecca Diamond found that women who started taking GLP 1 weight loss medications saw a notable shift in employment outcomes, especially if they were not working before using the drugs. According to the National […]
Would you send your child to a private school with no teachers and learning driven by AI? And would you pay to do so? Alpha Schools, a private school that teaches students entirely using artificial intelligence programs, is now enrolling for classes in Chicago this fall. The schools will teach from kindergarten through eighth grade […]
Most adults in the United States experience the intense rush of passionate love only about twice throughout their lives, according to a recent large-scale survey. The study, published in the journal Interpersona, suggests that while this emotional state is a staple of human romance, it remains a relatively rare occurrence for many individuals. The findings provide […]
A new report, finds that exercise can provide similar benefits for depression as other widely used treatments. Scientists in the UK reviewed the medical literature on exercise and depression, examining dozens of clinical trials. They found convincing evidence that exercise can reduce depression symptoms, at least in the short term, as well as evidence that […]
Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in […]
Imagine your pet as a person. Would you fall head over heels, or run the other way? Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, MetLife Pet Insurance surveyed 1,000 U.S. pet owners to explore the emotional depth of their human-pet bond.1 From AI-generated pet portraits to choosing apartments based on pet compatibility, the results reveal just how […]
The workweek may start with more than a groan — it could be taking a measurable toll on your health, a study from the University of Hong Kong has found. Older adults who experienced anxiety specifically on Mondays had significantly higher levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, in their system one to two […]
Meteorologist John Morales warns that federal cuts to NOAA and the NWS have crippled hurricane forecasting ahead of a busy 2025 season. With reduced staff, fewer weather balloons, and grounded Hurricane Hunter planes, he says forecasters are “flying blind,” risking lives. Florida Weatherman Warns Can’t Predict Hurricanes After Cuts
Wegovy and Zepbound, which both sell for a list price of more than $1,000 a month, have long been out of reach for people without insurance or whose insurance refused to cover them. Among adults who take the medications, about half say it’s difficult to afford the cost, according to a May 2024 survey by the health policy group […]
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