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The heart calcium scan is popular. Will it help you?

August 23, 2026

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Loneliness can rewire the brain to drive alcohol consumption

August 18, 2026

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Rise of GLP-1s raises long-term affordability questions

July 17, 2026

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GLP-1 drugs tied to elevated risk of low blood pressure episodes

June 13, 2026

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Some drugs ‘fail’ because of unrealistic testing conditions

June 9, 2026

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Flu drugs show promise against cognitive decline, aging-related diseases

June 5, 2026

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Asthma drug improves treatment of aggressive cancers in preclinical studies

May 20, 2026

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Heart disease risk may start in the womb

May 19, 2026

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Pediatric surgery program cuts opioid use by 56%

May 13, 2026

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