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Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests that oral semaglutide may reduce the risk of heart failure–related events in people with type 2 diabetes. JasonDoiy/Getty Images Oral semaglutide may reduce heart failure events in high-risk individuals with type 2 diabetes. The benefit appeared strongest among those with a common but hard-to-treat form of heart failure. Type 2 […]

Share on PinterestA combination of hormone therapy and the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide may promote weight loss in postmenopausal females. Image Credit: Mauro Grigollo/Stocksy A new study found that postmenopausal females who use hormone therapy in combination with tirzepatide experience greater weight loss compared to those who don’t. Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is an FDA-approved medication prescribed for […]

Share on PinterestEmmy Award-winning actress Catherine O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two children, Luke and Matthew. Image credit: MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images Catherine O’Hara, star of “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” died in Los Angeles on January 30 following a “short illness.” She had been hospitalized early that morning, […]

Share on PinterestCountry music star Jelly Roll revealed that Testosterone Replacement Therapy played a key role in his weight-loss journey. Image credit: Matt Jelonek/Getty Images Jelly Roll says Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) played a key role in his weight-loss journey, alongside nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Experts say testosterone is a critical metabolic hormone that […]

Share on PinterestA common gout medication may help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout. Image Credit: smartstock/Getty Images Researchers say that allopurinol and other drugs used to treat gout can help reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Experts say these medications help reduce inflammation, which can lower cardiovascular health […]

Share on PinterestHealthgrades has announced the Best Hospitals in the U.S. for 2026. Image Credit: Vero/Stocksy Healthgrades has recently released its annual list of the top 250 hospitals in the United States. To compile their rankings, Healthgrades evaluated the clinical performance of 4,500 hospitals. The research team graded each hospital based on more than 30 […]

Share on PinterestNew research indicates that men in their 30s may have a higher risk of heart attack compared to females. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A recent study found that younger males develop a slight risk of cardiovascular disease seven years before females. The risk of coronary heart disease began to diverge between males […]

Share on PinterestA new study shows daily aspirin use doesn’t impact cancer incidence but may raise the risk of cancer-related mortality. coldsnowstorm/Getty Images Researchers say that a daily routine of low dose aspirin does not appear to reduce the risk of cancer in older adults. However, the findings suggest that daily aspirin use may increase […]

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that night owls may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Night owls, people who tend to go to bed later, may be at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. New research suggests that night owls had poorer cardiovascular health than those with more traditional […]

Share on PinterestObesity rates in the U.S. are projected to rise over the next decade, but lifestyle strategies that may help reverse the trend. Robert DEYRAIL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Researchers predict that the obesity rate among U.S. adults will rise to 47% of the population by 2035. They say the increases will be particularly significant […]