Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

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A new stronger Ozempic is coming. Here's what to know
Novo Nordisk revealed more about CagriSema, its potential successor to the weight loss drug Ozempic

https://qz.com/novo-nordisk-cagrisema-ozempic-1851691005

 

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Poor Sleep in Midlife Is Linked to Faster Brain Atrophy
UCSF-led study finds that insomnia, but not lack of sleep, may hasten brain shrinkage.

Poor Sleep in Midlife Is Linked to Faster Brain Atrophy

Poor sleep in midlife, like difficulty falling asleep or waking early, may accelerate brain atrophy linked to dementia, a UCSF study finds.

www.ucsf.edu

 

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Scientists can tweak one gene to extend lifespans by up to 30%

Scientists can tweak one gene to extend lifespans by up to 30%

A new study could help further attempts to slow human aging as gene tweaking experiments have improved the lifespans of fruit flies by 30%.

bgr.com

 

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Bird flu infections in farmworkers are going undetected, study shows
CDC urges broader use of protective equipment and H5N1 testing of workers

Bird flu infections in farmworkers are going undetected, study shows

A new study found that a small but not insignificant number of bird flu infections are going undetected among farm workers

www.statnews.com

 

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Serologic Evidence of Recent Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Among Dairy Workers — Michigan and Colorado, June–August 2024

Serologic Evidence of Recent Infection with Highly ..

This report describes serologic testing to identify ..

www.cdc.gov

 

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Scientists Develop Fast, Affordable Cancer Test From a Single Drop of Blood

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-develop-fast-affordable-cancer-test-from-a-single-drop-of-blood/

 

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A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work
Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.

A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work

Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.

www.theatlantic.com

 

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Standing desks don’t do squat, per new study
"But per the Washington Post, a new study of more than 83,000 adults found that standing for more than two hours a day not only doesn’t protect against cardiovascular risks, but it heightens an individual’s risk of circulatory problems, including varicose veins, abnormally low blood pressure, and blood clots. Standing also burns just nine extra calories per hour."

Standing desks don't do squat, per new study | TechCrunch

Over the years, numerous startups have gained traction by designing, making and selling standing desks as part of a workspace innovation trend to promote

techcrunch.com

 

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NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill

"Varenicline, a daily tablet given over a few months, is as effective as vapes and more effective than nicotine replacement gum or patches, NHS England says.

The drug, which fights cravings, was available a few years ago on the NHS under the brand name Champix but was withdrawn due to some impurities. The new version has been approved as safe. "

NHS offers 'improved' stop-smoking pill varenicline

People in England will be able to get free varenicline tablets to help them quit cigarettes.

www.bbc.co.uk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varenicline#Depression_and_suicide

 

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'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'
A man whose wife died after a drain was mistakenly left in her abdomen for 21 hours has condemned the increased use of physician associates (PAs) within the National Health Service.

Rising NHS physician associate use questioned after Oldham death

Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.

www.bbc.co.uk