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Study Finds Antidepressant Side Effects Vary in Weight and Heart Impact

A new study published in The Lancet has found that antidepressant medications, commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, can produce varying effects on the body — depending on the type of drug taken. Researchers analyzed…

First-Ever Ranking Reveals How Antidepressants Affect Physical Health

Antidepressant Side Effects Vary Widely, Landmark Study Finds A groundbreaking UK study has, for the first time, compared how different antidepressants affect the body — revealing that side effects can vary widely from one medication to another. Researchers found notable…

First U.S. Cases of Clade I Mpox Without Travel History Found in Los Angeles County

Health authorities in Los Angeles County have confirmed two cases of a potentially more serious form of mpox — marking the first time this particular strain, known as Clade I, has been detected in the United States among individuals with…

Do Classroom Air Purifiers Really Work? New Massachusetts Study Reveals Surprising Results

A sweeping new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that classroom air purifiers, once seen as a key defense against illness, may not do enough to stop respiratory viruses. Researchers analyzed air samples from 200 classrooms — half equipped with…

Avian Influenza Hawaii: Sick UH Mānoa Duck Tests Positive for Bird Flu Strain

Presumed Bird Flu Case at UH Mānoa Raises Statewide Caution State officials are urging Hawaii residents to remain alert following the discovery of a presumed case of Avian influenza in Hawaii involving a sick duck at the University of Hawaii…

Children Who Spend More Time on Social Media Score Lower on Reading and Memory Tests, Study Finds

New research is shedding light on how children’s social media habits may be affecting their ability to learn. A new study published in JAMA finds that kids who spend more time on social media perform worse on reading, vocabulary, and…

Sitting Too Long? Even Exercise Might Not Undo the Damage, Study Finds

It’s no secret that sitting all day isn’t great for your health. Whether you’re at your desk, behind the wheel, or binge-watching a new show, those hours spent sitting add up—and your body isn’t thanking you for it. Now, new…

Deadly Rare Cancer Rising Among Young Adults as Experts Warn of Alarming Trend

A new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed a disturbing rise in a rare and often overlooked form of breast cancer. Experts warn that the disease, once considered uncommon, is now appearing more frequently — especially among younger…

CDC Cancels Key Vaccine Advisory Meeting, Leaving Childhood Immunization Schedule Unchanged

A crucial meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), scheduled for October 22–23, has been canceled without explanation. The cancellation means that the U.S. childhood immunization schedule will remain unchanged — at least for now. What Is…

Weight-Loss Medications May Alter Cancer Scan Results, Researchers Report

Scientists in the UK have found that weight-loss medications affecting glucose metabolism can alter PET-CT cancer scan results, possibly leading to false-positive readings and unnecessary follow-up testing. Background A recent medical review has raised concerns that modern weight-loss and diabetes…
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