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Higher BMI Linked to Financial Strain, Loneliness, and Stress
New research shows higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with more financial problems, loneliness, and stress. Bidirectional relationships may exist between these factors.
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Study Shows Steeper Weight Gain Linked to Higher Risk of Certain Cancers
May 14, 2026 — A new study published in medRxiv suggests that people who experience steeper increases in body weight between ages 17 and 60 may be at a higher risk for certain cancers.
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Semaglutide Cuts BMI by 19% in Young Adults with Severe Obesity
A weekly dose of semaglutide, a medication that mimics naturally produced hormones to lower blood sugar levels and reduce appetite, has led to a clinically significant reduction in body mass index
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Real-time Diagnostic Smart Dressing Patch Could End Fear of Diabetic Foot Amputation
A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a groundbreaking smart dressing patch that could revolutionize diabetes care by providing real-time
National Study Finds Kratom Use Rising Among Young Adults
A national study reveals a surge in kratom use among young adults, linked to addiction and mental health issues. Read more.
Hidden Genetic Defect Linked to Kaposi Sarcoma for the First Time
Scientists have identified a genetic defect that may explain why some individuals develop Kaposi sarcoma without apparent immune deficiencies, potentially paving the way for more targeted treatments.
Your Address, Ancestry and Gut May Be Steering Aging in Ways Medicine Has Barely Begun to Map
Researchers at Stanford University Medical Center have discovered that one's address, ancestry, and gut microbiome may play significant roles in shaping their biological aging process.
Drug Trial Challenges Long-held Beliefs on Brittle Bone Disease Treatment
A large clinical trial challenges the effectiveness of treatments aimed at increasing bone density for brittle bone disease, suggesting a shift in treatment strategies is needed.
Contact Lenses Treat Depression in Mice as Effectively as Anti-Depressants
Scientists have developed contact lenses capable of treating depression in mice as effectively as anti-depressant medication, using brain-stimulating technology.
Heart Disease Risk Linked to Pregnancy Complications
New research suggests that heart disease risk may start in the womb, with pregnancy complications linked to poorer cardiovascular health in offspring over 20 years later.
Friendly Skin Bacteria Could Help Treat Eczema
Friendly skin bacteria could hold the key to stopping eczema in its tracks,
Your voice changes when you're tired or exerting effort, and machines may soon use that signal
Discover how physical exertion alters vocal characteristics like pitch and intensity. Learn why this information is crucial for improving speech recognition systems.
Which medicines can most affect driving? New tool estimates risk
Researchers at Technical University of Valencia have developed a new tool called FMB scale to estimate the risk of using medicines while driving, offering clearer and more useful information for both
Cerebellum Neurons Predict Future Event Timing
Researchers discover unique neurons in the cerebellum that predict the timing of future events, shedding light on the brain's statistical reasoning and prediction processes.
When Words Look Like Their Meaning, We Process Them Faster, New Research Reveals
Discover how the visual appearance of words can influence our processing speed and accuracy
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