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Observational study suggests one antihypertensive class might be preventive
Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care
20% lower risk of VTE observed in large retrospective study of diabetes patients
Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors
20% lower risk of VTE observed in large retrospective study of diabetes patients
Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors
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Surgery had beneficial role
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Agency has failed to hold food manufacturers accountable, said Sen. Bernie Sanders
But the drug didn't appear to lower the risk of incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy
Eating more dark chocolate was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Dual GLP-1/GIP drug yielded an average 47% greater relative weight loss compared to semaglutide
Outcomes-based model designed to improve access to pricey treatments
Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies
In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug
But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert
Standard of care prevails in single-center trial
More patients taking sodium zirconium cyclosilicate achieved normokalemia vs placebo recipients
