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December 2, 2025

Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years

The WHO issues its first official guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, as the disease affects over one billion people globally and is expected to double by 2030.

November 29, 2025

Dogs for diabetes patients detect deadly blood sugar crashes before medical devices, families claim

Diabetic alert dogs detect blood sugar changes up to 30 minutes before glucose monitors, offering real-time protection for people that technology can't match. One child's dog is a lifesaver.

November 28, 2025

Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies

A Stanford study confirmed a complete reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice through a combination of stem cell transplants and immune system therapies.

November 22, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.’