Some patients keep weight off with fewer GLP-1 injections, study finds
Some patients taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be able to keep the weight off while taking injections less often, according to a small new study.
Mar 6, 2026
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Smartphone health care app features help motivate users to increase physical activity
Smartphone health care applications are widely used to support weight management and broader lifestyle improvement. However, many existing apps primarily emphasize dietary tracking and feedback, while offering relatively ...
Mar 5, 2026
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App aids substance use recovery in vulnerable populations
Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem remains undertreated: Fewer than one in five people with substance use disorder report that they've ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Online medical misinformation is scarce, but older adults see most of it
Even as misinformation proliferates across the Internet, sites containing low-credibility health information remain relatively scarce and unseen.
Feb 14, 2026
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Researchers identify effective strategies to increase diversity in Alzheimer's disease research
Researchers at Emory University have identified effective, community-driven strategies to increase participation by underrepresented populations in Alzheimer's disease research, according to a new study published in Alzheimer's ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Planning ahead in an age of longevity
Life expectancy in the United States has been rising over many decades, ushering in what experts describe as "an era of unprecedented longevity." This trend raises important questions about how people can best prepare for ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Researchers uncover hundreds of emojis in patient records
Analysis of 218.1 million notes from 1.6 million patients' electronic health records revealed growing use of emojis.
Jan 14, 2026
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Biophobia: Why some people hate nature—and what you can do about it
We're constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with nature, ranging from stress reduction to an improved immune ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Digital therapeutic approach to health literacy can enhance patients' engagement with educational materials
About 93% of U.S. adults access the internet, and 80% of those search for health information, despite low levels of proficiency in health literacy. In a new study, researchers have developed an automated approach to assess ...
Oct 9, 2025
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Clinical practice guidelines issued for diabetes distress
The first clinical practice guidelines on assessment and management of diabetes distress among adults were presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held from Sept. 15 to 19 in ...
Sep 25, 2025
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