Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could transform diabetes management for millions of Americans with type 2 diabetes who don't take insulin, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Scientists have discovered that the drug losartan, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue activity in mice, enhancing their metabolism. This indicates that repurposing losartan—an angiotensin ...
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Staying active is key to staying healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity. But just how many steps does someone need to take each day to lose weight? Experts say there's ...
Oct 14, 2026
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Bone mineral density significantly decreases during and after menopause due to dropping levels of estrogen. Historically, estrogen therapy has been prescribed to help protect bones, but a new study suggests that the addition ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Starting a walking routine takes very little: comfortable, supportive shoes and your own two feet.
Oct 15, 2026
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People who are marginalized or lack access to a primary care provider are at greater risk of early death from newly diagnosed (de novo) metastatic breast cancer, according to research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Oct 19, 2026
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Obesity is a long-term health challenge that many people face. In fact, the World Health Organization has declared obesity a global epidemic.
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Researchers from the University of Alberta have found that opioids are best used for acute pain relief for four weeks or less and may cause more harm than good when used for chronic pain for more than 12 weeks.
Oct 14, 2026
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Canada's youngest generation is off to a good start for being physically active, but there's also room to grow, according to a first-ever national assessment focused on children under age 5, led by a University of Alberta ...
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Need treatment fast? Many people now turn to Google before consulting a health care professional. From checking symptoms online to buying medicines online and taking advice from social media influencers, health care is increasingly ...
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