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Weight-loss medications continue to grow in popularity as an anti-obesity tool — but are some more effective than others? The question was explored in a new study published this month in The New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers compared the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide (brand name Zepbound) and semaglutide (brand name Wegovy) in a 72-week clinical trial. WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS …

İzmir’de çöp dağları vatandaşı isyan ettirdi İzmir’in genelinde çöp dağları vatandaşların sağlığını tehdit edecek bir boyuta ulaşırken, özellikle Karşıyaka’da belediyenin umursamazlığı dikkati çekti. Haber Merkezi İzmir’de çöp sorunu sürüyor. Uzun yıllardır CHP’li belediye tarafından yönetilen İzmir’deki çöp dağları, vatandaşları isyan ettirecek duruma geldi. Karşıyaka’da belediyenin, çöpleri toplamak yerine sokak hayvanlarıyla birlikte “Yaza merhaba” partisi düzenlediği ortaya çıktı. VATANDAŞLAR SOSYAL MEDYADAN SESİNİ DUYURMAYA …

Season 2 of the reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” depicted one couple — Jen and Zac Affleck — as they went through ketamine therapy, which they claimed saved their marriage.  What is ketamine, and can it really benefit relationships? An anesthetic used to induce sleep before and after surgery, according to Cleveland Clinic, ketamine is also used …

Former President Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis has raised questions about prevention and detection. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that men aged 55 to 69 discuss the potential benefits and risks of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) screening with their healthcare provider and make an individual decision about screening. They recommend that men over the age of 70 …

Memorial Day is for remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As Americans honor the day in their own ways, people across the country will be participating in a tough fitness challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy. The challenge, known as “the Murph,” consists of a variety of strength training and cardio activities, which Murphy himself used …

Local vaccine move from the Ministry of Health: 13 vaccines to be produced Türkiye is preparing to produce all vaccines in the national vaccination calendar domestically under the leadership of the Ministry of Health. While private sector cooperation stands out in the project carried out with the aim of global certification, a technological leap in diabetes monitoring is also aimed …

If your job has you feeling tense, your dog might be feeling it too. A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that stress from work can affect your dog at home. The research, led by Tanya Mitropoulos and Allison Andrukonis, shows that when dog owners dwell on work problems after hours, a habit known as “work-related rumination,” their pets …

Following his diagnosis of a brain condition, singer Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concerts. The five-time Grammy winner, 76, announced on Friday that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside or around the brain. “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a spike in cases in China. A CDC spokesperson confirmed the findings to Fox News Digital, but said there had been too few cases for the strain to be included in the agency’s COVID Data Tracker. Puseletso Lesofi …

A young Pennsylvania man recently took his own life, months after he underwent corrective laser eye surgery.  His parents blame their son’s suicide on the “debilitating” side effects he experienced, but vision experts claim that the procedure is generally “safe and effective.” Ryan Kingerski, 26, a young officer with the Penn Hills Police Department, was “funny and witty — just …