Florida confirms second case of 'zombie deer disease'
Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state's second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as "zombie deer disease" in a wild deer.
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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Body Weight Changes
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Neurons in brain's timekeeper might control nighttime hunger
Activating specific neurons in a part of the brain that serves as the body's master circadian pacemaker caused mice to eat significantly more during a time of day when they would normally be at rest, a UT Southwestern Medical ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Does catching up on sleep actually work?
Imagine it's Saturday morning, the perfect time to slow down, relax and... pay off debt? That's how many Americans start their weekend. No, we're not talking about the credit card bill. Many Americans are in debt—sleep debt.
Oct 14, 2025
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Serious mental illness often brings rapid weight gain—but support is missing
Being diagnosed with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder often brings an overlooked challenge: rapid and sustained weight gain. This side-effect can raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Can you 'microdose' exercise?
The term "microdosing" originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects.
Sep 15, 2025
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Weight change may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults
Adults over 65 whose weight decreases or fluctuates by more than 5% may experience faster cognitive decline, according to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. The team has published its findings ...
Sep 5, 2025
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Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?
In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts.
Sep 3, 2025
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Survey reveals 80% of Americans don't know early-stage prostate cancer often has no symptoms
A recent survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James) focused on Americans' awareness of the signs and ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 weight loss drugs
Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to a new RAND report.
Aug 6, 2025
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FDA to revise labeling of ADHD medication to indicate weight loss risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revising the labeling of all extended-release attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, including certain formulations of amphetamine and methylphenidate, to warn ...
Jul 3, 2025
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