Vibrating weight loss pill could provide alternative to Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers say

A vibrating pill has shown promise in early studies as a possible obesity treatment. Developed by engineers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the capsule is intended to be swallowed prior to eating in order to "trick" the brain into thinking the body is full — thereby reducing the amount of calories consumed. The vibrations activate the...

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Burn treatment made from pineapples reduces need for skin grafting surgery: 'New avenue of wound care'

A newly approved medicinal cream made from pineapples could be a "game-changer" for burn patients, doctors say. At Stony Brook Medicine’s burn center in New York, doctors recently started using NexoBrid, which became commercially available on Sept. 20, to treat deep burns. This is a departure from surgical skin grafting, which has been the go-to treatment...

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Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them

Some 35% of U.S. adults have gone online in an attempt to diagnose their health symptoms — and now Google is revealing which conditions they were most curious about this year. The search engine giant has released its annual "Year in Search," which breaks down the top queries for everything from news and entertainment to health and medical maladies. Here...

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Jewish students struggling with antisemitism at college now have use of walk-in mental health clinic

Touro University, one of the largest private Jewish universities in the U.S., recently opened a free, walk-in mental health clinic on its Times Square campus in New York City.  One of the clinic's goals is to assist students who may have anxiety about growing antisemitism in the city, according to the university. Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman, the clinic's...

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Assisted deaths may soon be a reality for those suffering from mental illness in Canada

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Under a new law that would go into effect in March, patients suffering from mental illness in Canada would be able to have access to an assisted death, according to the New...

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Birth of 'miracle twins,' 5 resolutions for wellness, and 9 mental health predictions

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY – An Alabama woman with a double uterus delivered twin babies, one from each womb. Her doctors share the details. Continue reading… FRECKLE FACTS – Here's what really causes the pigmented spots, according to the experts. Continue reading… BACK TO BASICS – A longevity expert shares 5 tips for a healthier 2024, with a focus on "tried...

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‘Miracle twins’ are born to Alabama woman with double uterus: ‘True medical surprise’

After making headlines for her "one-in-50-million" pregnancy, Kelsey Hatcher, 32, gave birth to twin daughters just in time to bring them home for Christmas. The Alabama woman has a rare condition called uterus didelphys, which means she has a double uterus.  Only about 0.3% of the population has this condition. In this pregnancy, which was Hatcher’s...

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New blood pressure procedure is ‘game-changing’ for people with uncontrolled hypertension, say doctors

People with treatment-resistant hypertension could benefit from a new procedure that the FDA recently approved. The minimally invasive procedure targets nerves near the kidneys to help control high blood pressure when medications fail to do so. Dr. Samin Sharma, an interventional cardiologist and director of the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Clinical...

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New Year’s resolution guide: 5 steps to a healthier 2024 from a longevity expert

Heading into 2024, about a third of people will make New Year’s resolutions — many of which will be tied to leading longer, healthier lives. "Life expectancy is at its lowest in decades despite our wealth of scientific knowledge," Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurologist and longevity expert, told Fox News Digital.  "But it doesn’t have to be this...

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New Year and better mental health: Here are 9 predictions from an Ohio therapist

With an eye toward starting off 2024 with the healthiest possible mindset, a psychotherapist is sharing the mental health trends that she expects will be prevalent in the New Year. Nicholette Leanza, a psychotherapist at LifeStance Health in Ohio, has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings.  She...

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Dog that served our nation is reunited with its former Air Force handler: 'It's been a blessing'

An Air Force staff sergeant has been reunited with his best friend for the holidays — and they'll now be together forever. U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, had been separated for over two years. As the 10-year-old German shepherd prepares for retirement, American Humane surprised the dog and his handler...

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Vaccine for deadly skin cancer shows ‘groundbreaking’ results in clinical trial

New hope may be on the horizon for melanoma patients in the form of a novel skin cancer vaccine. This week, Moderna announced that its new vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials. Among 157 patients with advanced melanoma, the vaccine led to "statistically significant improvement in survival before the cancer returned," according to...

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Santa Claus reunites with the medical team who saved his life after a critical cardiac event

For a Texas cardiologist who recently saved Santa Claus’ life, Christmas came early when Kris Kringle stopped by the hospital to express his gratitude. Dennis Vaughan, 74 — along with his wife ("Mrs. Claus") and their children and grandchildren — visited the helipad of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston for a reunion with Dr. Anthony...

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