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19 Nov

California Sober: Does Weed Really Reduce Problematic Drinking?

A new clinical trial finds people who smoke weed drink less alcohol – at least in the short term. But researchers say the findings are preliminary and the drug should not be used as a substitute for alcohol just yet.

18 Nov

Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps

A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop adenomas or colon polyps that are often precursors to colon cancer.

17 Nov

Nearly 60% of Parents Say Mental Health Support Is Key to School Safety

In a new poll, the majority of parents say mental health and belonging are just as important as reinforced buildings for school safety.

Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection

For years, federal wildland firefighters have worked long, dangerous shifts with almost no protection from the thick smoke around them.

Now, a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate aims to change that.

The Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, introduced by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah), would require the U.S. F...

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November 19, 2025
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Novo Nordisk Rolls Out Lower Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy

People paying out of pocket for Ozempic or Wegovy may soon see lower costs, as Novo Nordisk rolls out new price discounts for its popular GLP-1 medications.

The company announced that through the end of March, patients with prescriptions can buy the two lowest doses of Ozempic and Wegovy for $199 a month for two months.

After that, ...

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Daily Orange Juice May Shift Gene Activity Tied to Heart Health

Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can’t see.

In a new study published recently in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, researchers found that daily OJ intake altered gene activity connected to heart and metabolic function.

For the study, 20 healthy adults drank around ...

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New Measles Spread Across States Threatens U.S. Elimination Status

The United States may be on track to lose its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years as health officials confirm that two major U.S. outbreaks are linked to the same measles strain.

In a recording obtained by The New York Times, health officials said on a call that the strain of measles circulating in Texas sinc...

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Eating Disorders Impact Health For Years, Researchers Find

Eating disorders can harm a person’s physical and mental health in ways that linger for years, a new study reports.

Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other such disorders bring with them a high risk of health problems like diabetes, kidney or liver failure, broken bones and premature death, researchers said.

This risk is sky-...

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November 19, 2025
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Focusing on Struggling Students Best for Improving School Safety, Parents Say

Metal detectors and active shooter drills have become hallmarks of school safety, but many parents think educators should focus on children’s mental health, a new poll reports.

Nearly 60% of parents of elementary and middle schoolers say teacher training to identify and support students with emotional or behavioral problems would mak...