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When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy weight long term, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL and UCLH. The study, published in Nature Medicine, is the first interventional study comparing ultra-processed food …

NEED TO KNOW Ali Eastburn, a 58-year-old mom from Nashville, was struggling with losing weight after menopause She turned to the GLP-1 medication Ozempic because she wanted “to be thin” for her son’s upcoming wedding, but when her weight loss stalled, she said she increased her Ozempic dose — after which her appendix burst A rep for the manufacturer told …

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The Vineyard’s newest case of Powassan virus, a serious but rare tick-borne illness, was found in one of its youngest residents, according to the infant’s family.  Lily Belle Sisco was born on June 30, weighing 7 pounds and 1.6 ounces. Rose Sisco, age 6, was over the moon about having a little sister.  Tiffany Sisco is now urging people to …

A cancer diagnosis increases privately insured patients’ monthly out-of-pocket costs, which also rise as the disease progresses, new research shows.  Out-of-pocket costs jumped by $592.53 per month for the six months after a diagnosis, according to a recent report published in JAMA Open Network. The study underscores the financial toll a cancer diagnosis can take on individuals, even for those who …

A North Carolina man is still fighting a serious bacterial infection that landed him in an Outer Banks ICU for more than a week. His case is one of a handful reported this year, drawing attention to a potentially deadly bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio Vulnificus is a flesh-eating bacterium that can cause serious illness and lead to sepsis, …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Fifty-eight people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a serious bacterial lung infection, and two people have died, according to the city health department. The bacteria, Legionella, is suspected to be spread by cooling towers on buildings in Central Harlem. A cooling tower is a rooftop device that releases mist into the …

Neuroscience Says Emotionally Intelligent People Take 3 Steps to Reduce Stress and Boost Confidence, Skill, and Performance  Inc.com A new paper outlines the latest approaches for judging emotional intelligence.  Psychology Today 3 ‘Micro Habits’ Of An Emotionally Aware Person, From A Psychologist  Forbes Source link

Summer sunshine isn’t always enough to meet your body’s vitamin D needs. That’s why many experts recommend continuing vitamin D supplements during the summer to help maintain adequate levels year-round. Why You Should Continue Taking Vitamin D In the Summer You May Not Produce Enough You may not produce enough vitamin D from sunlight alone, even in the summer, since …

JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Health officials confirm an investigation is underway after a person with a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB) spent time in Jackson County during their infectious period. In an Aug. 5, 2025, news release, the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) said it is working with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services …