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ADA: Weight Loss, Type 2 Diabetes Remission Up With Replacing Diet Drinks With Water

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For adult women with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), replacing diet beverages (DBs) with water is associated with greater weight loss and T2D remission, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 20 to 23 in Chicago.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

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WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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Higher Daily Walking Volume, Intensity Tied to Lower Risks for Low Back Pain

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Daily walking volume and walking intensity are inversely associated with the risk for chronic low back pain (LBP), according to a study published online June 13 in JAMA Network Open. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

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WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now. SOURCE: Associated Press , June 23, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. These products contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible for a marijuana high. All rights reserved.

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Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis

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WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) outperforms body mass index (BMI) in detecting the risk for liver disease, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society. ” Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Agbaje, M.D.,