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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Telehealth Company Faces Flak for Super Bowl Ad

A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

New Drugs to Tame High Cholesterol.

Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Mixing Medicines: How Many Pills Do Arthritis and Lupus Patients Swallow?

Polypharmacy, or taking 5 or more pills daily, are a big deal for those who are new to their arthritis or lupus diagnosis. The new diagnosis journey for these folks is similar, A study in Quebec gives new patients in RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) were trac

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Small Molecules from Microbes Fight Back Against Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fungi vs. Pharma: A Goofy, Horrifying Tale

There's nothing dull about the healthcare industry currently getting the body horror cartoon treatment, where the characters have discovered a mushroom to heal everything – everywhere else is invested in keeping the secret locked up. Mortimer, a goofy scientist, shares his discovery for all. . The

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Precision Medicine: Greece's Steps into Pharmacogenomics

Greece is working towards precision medicine. Our focus is on making sure everyone is well-prepared to adopt pharmacogenomics (SPx) which determines with your genetic information how well your body absorbs and metabolizes meds. First off, you gotta understand how the body reacts when drugs

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ice Cream and AI: A Match Made in Data Heaven

Let's talk about ice cream. Ever tried selling it to someone who prefers salt? A fool's errand. That's why splitting customers into groups is so important in digital marketing. It's about making sure your message lands with the right people, not just throwing darts in the dark. So, how do y

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Feb 07 2025CRIME

Helicopter Without Tracking System Involved in River Crash.

"The technology used to keep a close eye on military choppers was not working during the crash in the Potomac River. Why did this happen? " Every year, Army helicopters have to do training exercises. This includes using tracking technology so that air traffic management can track them. This helps k

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

A Disruptive Vision for Gazan Future

President Trump, in a surprising executive decision, proposed a new vision for Gaza, turning this volatile region into a luxurious Riviera-style haven. By doing so, the president didn't just shuffle around another policy, but he shook things up, forcing the world to rethink its approach to the Isra

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Paxlovid: The Pill That Battles COVID-19

Paxlovid, a clever mix of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, made headlines as it became the first approved oral treatment for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This combination is designed to tackle the virus with minimal fuss. Everything works quite well using two main actors in the body: t

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