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Monthly News Roundup - December 2024

FDA Approves Zepbound as the First Prescription Drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults with Obesity On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat

Accelerated Kidney Function Decline Seen With COVID-19 Versus Pneumonia

COVID-19 is associated with accelerated decline in kidney function, especially after hospitalization, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Netw

The Number of Homeless People in the U.S. Has Increased

The number of homeless individuals in the U.S. increased by 18 between January 2023 and January 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deve

Estrogen May Trigger Binge Drinking, Prelim Study Suggests

A woman s binge drinking might be related to her hormones. The female hormone estrogen appears to promote binge drinking in women, a new mouse study published r

How to Spot, and Talk About, Hearing Loss in a Loved One

You re gathering with friends or family and something s just a bit off in conversation with a loved one. It could be new-onset hearing loss, said Dr. Angela Pen

Weight-Loss Drugs, Wily Viruses, Abortion Pill Under Attack: The Top Health Stories of 2024

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30 Minutes of Aerobic Exercise Weekly Cuts Body Fat in Adults With Overweight or Obesity

Among adults with overweight or obesity, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per week is associated with moderate reductions in body weight, waist circumference, and

Pain Coping Skills Training Beneficial During Maintenance Hemodialysis

Pain coping skills training (PSCT) is beneficial for patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and experiencing chronic pain, according to a study published

U.S. Seeing Sharp Rise in Norovirus Cases This December

Norovirus is surging across the United States this winter, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The data show 9

Modest Decline Seen in Portal Messaging With Billing Implementation

Implementation of e-visit billing for responding to patient-initiated messages that require substantive medical decision-making is associated with a modest decr

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