Health and Fitness
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Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Nov 30, 2024 9:29 am - Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.
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The power of giving: Lombard man gives 500th blood donation before ThanksgivingNov 29, 2024 6:04 pm - As we enter the season of gratitude, one Lombard man is a living testament to the power of giving. Mike Goba, a dedicated blood donor, celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 500th donation, a feat that reflects nearly five decades of selfless giving.
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Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidaysNov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.
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Tips for managing holiday stressNov 28, 2024 12:59 am - Parents may be feeling the stress of the holiday season setting in. But they may not realize that their children are also feeling an increase in stress.
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Cheesy holiday traditions that are good for youNov 28, 2024 12:42 am - They might be cheesy, but here are some traditions that might elevate your mood and help you savor the holidays.
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Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works.
Nov 27, 2024 11:55 pm - With calories and weight control becoming top-of-mind topics as we enter the holiday season, what does the latest science say about our metabolisms. Can you increase it with exercise? Do men have a higher metabolism than women? Can we boost our metabolism? The answers may surprise you.
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Homebound seniors with health problems often have trouble getting care
Nov 27, 2024 11:33 pm - Almost 40 percent of homebound seniors live by themselves. That makes getting the right medical care, at the right time, challenging.
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Robotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shorts.
Nov 27, 2024 11:17 pm - Scientists have developed robotic pants that help people expend less energy while walking. The “soft robotic shorts” could improve mobility and independence in older adults and frail people.
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Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don’t lose weight
Nov 27, 2024 11:04 pm - Turns out what seem like miracle weight loss drugs don’t work for up to 1 in 5 patients, referred to as “nonresponders.” What does this mean for the flurry of new medicines coming to the market?
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Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy
Nov 27, 2024 1:57 pm - President-elect Donald Trump has assembled a team of medical contrarians and health care critics to fulfill an agenda aimed at remaking how the federal government oversees medicines, health programs and nutrition.