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November 22

Root canals may do more than save teeth; they could boost overall health, study finds

A new study from King's College London reveals root canals may lower blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk, plus improve cholesterol and decrease inflammation markers.

November 21

Why ‘starving cancer’ could be key to slowing disease growth, according to doctors

Doctors explore how fasting may help cancer patients by putting cells into "repair mode" during chemotherapy, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes.

November 15

Popular diabetes drug could block exercise benefits, new study warns

New research reveals metformin may reduce exercise benefits for diabetes patients, affecting blood sugar control and fitness gains in unexpected ways.

November 14

GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival in certain patients

GLP-1 medications may help colon cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health, UC San Diego researchers found in a 6,800-patient study.

November 9

America’s fattest states revealed — and how Ozempic is changing the map

Insurance data reveals dramatic regional differences in Ozempic and Mounjaro usage, with obesity-heavy states prescribing GLP-1 medications at triple the rate of others.

November 8

Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, study suggests

A new study reveals gum disease treatment can reduce cardiovascular risk by 10% annually, and intensive dental cleanings show significant heart health benefits.

November 5

Trump administration nearing deal to lower cost of weight loss drugs

Rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani discusses Trump administration efforts to lower weight loss drug costs and explains how GLP-1s are improving Americans’ health on ‘America Reports.’

November 5

Diabetes prevention linked to specific type of exercise, study shows

New research reveals that weightlifting beats cardio for blood sugar control and diabetes prevention, as resistance training offers superior metabolic benefits.

October 18

Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood

Women who regularly consume soft drinks face a 16% higher risk of major depression, according to new research examining gut bacteria and mental health connections.

October 10

Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns

A new study reveals that GLP-1 drugs may affect medical scan results, though experts say findings are preliminary and more data is needed before changing medical practice.