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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

To broaden the understanding of treatment patterns, the researchers investigated the prevalence of obesity -related complications and the use of obesity medication among young patients in the United States. Guidelines recommend treating obesity with medications and lifestyle changes.” The data spanned from January 2019 to March 2024.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

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A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form. In Brazil, the therapy has helped thousands.

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Rewiring the body clock: Deep brain imaging reveals unexpected complexity in jet lag adjustment

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Long-lasting HIV prevention shot headed toward approval

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Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study

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While more than 45,000 active volunteer surf lifesavers and 1,350 professional lifeguards provided services at beaches across Australia in 2024, an estimated 740,000 surfers were on the coastline, across patrolled and unpatrolled locations. Sometimes, bystanders become victims themselves. What are the consequences?

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How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Medical Xpress

Other factors including humidity, wind and peoples ages and medical conditions play a role in heat illness as well, Wood says. When he worked on a medical mission in Haiti, he got used to seeing people wrap their heads in water-soaked towels and throw ice down their groin. 40°C (101–104°F).

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