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You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?

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GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.

In just a few years, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, have gone from niche diabetes treatments to household names, reshaping how America thinks about weight loss.

A November 2025 Kaiser Family ...Read more

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Gov. Josh Stein signs executive order following NC killings tied to mental illness

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has signed a new executive order directing various state agencies to “take unified action” to strengthen the state’s behavioral health and criminal justice systems.

“Recently, there have been several tragic instances in North Carolina where people experiencing serious mental health crisis...Read more

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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage

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When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable Care Act health plan, the 37-year-old opted for skimpier coverage. But the deductible is about a quarter of his yearly income.

Loretta Forbes realized she would have to drop her ...Read more

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It's 2026 and you're uninsured. Now what?

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Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. But there are still ways to find care.

Over the next decade, the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to slash nearly $1 trillion in spending from Medicaid, the state-federal ...Read more

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New year, new focus on health: Mayo Clinic expert highlights effective treatment options for obesity

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — As the new year begins, people around the world resolve to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease.

Omar Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic medical director for the Middle East and a metabolic surgeon and chair of metabolic and abdominal wall ...Read more

An Issue With Billing Forces A Patient To Pay Out Of Pocket

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: As a retired teacher, I have been blessed with amazing insurance that has covered absolutely everything for the past decade. However, when my wife went to get an MRI for a collapsed hip recently, associates for my insurance told me they were missing important paperwork that was needed for approval. However, the doctor's office ...Read more

Fighting cancer 10 minutes at a time

A short bout of intense exercise can shift the activity of more than 1,300 of your genes involved in DNA repair and energy production and shut down cancer cell growth!

That's the conclusion of a study in the International Journal of CANCER that examined the blood changes in 30 overweight/obese adults immediately following 10 minutes of hard ...Read more

Healing from Within: Homeopathy for Depression-related Emotional Trauma

Emotional trauma can have a profound impact on our well-being, particularly when it comes to conditions like depression. While seeking professional help is essential for managing depression, homeopathy can play a supportive role in addressing the emotional trauma associated with this condition. In this article, we will explore the potential ...Read more

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Forever chemicals boost multiple sclerosis risk. Is your water safe?

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Could plastic byproducts and forever chemicals found in drinking water cause your body to attack your own nervous system? New research from Sweden links higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, with a higher risk for developing multiple sclerosis.

“We saw that several individual ...Read more

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Dave Coulier says he's cancer-free -- again -- months after tongue cancer diagnosis

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For "Full House" star Dave Coulier, his cancer journey has "been a roller-coaster ride, for sure." Now that ride has seemingly come to an end.

Coulier announced Wednesday, to commemorate World Cancer Day, that he is cancer-free for the second time. The actor-comedian shared the news with "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts, a breast ...Read more

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Dave Coulier is once again cancer free: 'What a journey this has been'

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DETROIT — Detroit-raised actor and comedian Dave Coulier's tongue cancer is in remission, the former "Full House" told "Good Morning America" on Wednesday.

Coulier revealed in December that he is undergoing treatment for tongue cancer, unrelated to his previous bout with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But he came to "GMA" with good news.

"It'...Read more

A new pilot brings some automated treatment decisions from Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare. Doomu/iStock via Getty Images

Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care

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Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for their health insurance coverage.

Traditional Medicare is a government-administered insurance plan for people over 65 or with disabilities. About half of the 67 ...Read more

Lüften refers to the German practice of opening windows and sometimes doors to rapidly fill a house with outdoor air, at least a couple of times daily. Jan Nevidal/Getty Images

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

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Recently, the German term “lüften” has been circulating on social media and trending on Google. The term refers to the practice of opening windows and doors to replace stale indoor air with outdoor air, a longtime practice in many European homes. Americans have dubbed it “house burping” in many videos on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube...Read more

How one hospital visit overseas could wreck your finances

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Picture this: You’re gliding down the slopes of Verbier, enjoying the snow-capped mountains and the elation of the wind kissing your cheeks. As you make your way down the slope, you notice people gathering around a downed skier, and your heart stops as you recognize it is someone in your party. They’re having a medical emergency.

On top of ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: ubiquinol

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Ubiquinol is the active, reduced form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a compound naturally produced in the body and found in every cell.

History

CoQ10 was first identified in the 1950s, and by the 1970s it was being studied for its role in energy production and heart health. Ubiquinol was developed later as a more bioavailable version of CoQ10 — ...Read more

9 healthy ways to eat more dark chocolate

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Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits, like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities.

“Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar, and neutralize free radicals in the body," says Brittany Brown, RD, IBCLC, ...Read more

Easy ways to fit heart-healthy avocados into your meals

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With its bright green flesh, an avocado looks like a vegetable — but botanically, an avocado is a fruit. From a nutrition standpoint, it fits more into the healthy fat category: half of a medium avocado has as much fat as a tablespoon of olive oil. Indeed, avocados can defy categorizing. And they’re popular: the average American eats about ...Read more

Where There's Smoke, It's Dire

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death, responsible for one in five deaths in the U.S. annually. A longtime smoking habit is estimated to reduce average life expectancy by at least 10 years.

But smoking costs more than lives. WalletHub, a personal finance company, recently released a report on the economic costs of smoking: more ...Read more

Doctors Disagree On Whether 'incisional Hernia' Needs Repair

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: For many years, I have had a visible abdominal hernia that is above and to the right of my belly button. My primary doctor declared it an "incisional hernia," probably due to gallbladder surgery from many years ago. He declared that surgical repair was entirely optional. Annual examinations did not change his diagnosis.

I've ...Read more

Beating opioid use disorder

Nearly 9 million folks a year in America contend with opioid abuse, and nearly 80,000 people die from opioid overdose annually. Fentanyl, morphine, heroin, codeine, tramadol, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone are all opioids.

Fortunately, we're finding out more and more about how to help folks stop abusing these drugs. A ...Read more