Articles filed under Health
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Ask the doctors: Do GLP-1 drugs affect Parkinson’s progression?Apr 24, 2026 8:41 am - GLP-1 drugs have been used since 2005 to manage Type 2 diabetes. But their off-label use for weight loss pushed them into the headlines. Now they are being studied for any effects on Parkinson’s disease.
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Patient advocate: Tips for hip, knee replacement surgeryApr 24, 2026 8:39 am - Around 7 million Americans are living with hip or knee replacements, allowing them to maintain mobility despite severe arthritis. Annually in the U.S., there are about 700,000 knee and 400,000 hip replacements, with studies showing many replacements lasting 25 years or more.
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Why these treatments for one of the deadliest cancers are stirring hopeApr 24, 2026 8:37 am - Experimental therapies with radically different approaches are stirring a wave of optimism that survival rates could substantially improve for pancreatic cancer, one of the most stubbornly lethal forms of the disease.
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Thinking of using a chatbot for medical advice? Read this first.Apr 23, 2026 8:59 pm - When researcher Nicholas Tiller began to feed health questions into chatbots as a test, he expected some imperfections — but not this level of failure. Five AIs, 250 questions and a total score of just over 50% correct responses.
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Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeatsApr 20, 2026 5:44 pm - BOSTON — John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistere...
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Endeavor Health expanding mental health services at new Palatine locationApr 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Endeavor Health will be moving into a new facility in Palatine offering comprehensive outpatient mental health care.
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I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk.Apr 19, 2026 7:58 am - Exercising just a few times a week can substantially lower your risk for developing certain cancers.
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Why you might not be losing weight using GLP-1 drugsApr 19, 2026 7:57 am - The GLP-1 weight-loss drugs revolutionizing the treatment of obesity, diabetes and a slew of other diseases come with a major caveat: They don’t work for everyone.
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You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car after a long dayApr 19, 2026 7:57 am - Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? While there isn't an extensive body of research to back it up, experts say this can be good for you — if you keep a few things in mind.
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Too tired to exercise? Try these expert tips to get your energy up.Apr 19, 2026 7:57 am - There are a lot of ways to find motivation to exercise even when you are tired, but it’s important to find what, specifically, pushes you to make movement a regular part of your routine.