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Vomiting is the process the body uses to eject some or all of the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Tirzepatide superior to semaglutide for blood sugar control and body weight loss

A new meta-analysis combining 22 studies, to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 October), shows that tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for both control of blood sugar and in terms of amount of body weight lost by patients.

22 Sep 2023

New CAR T cell therapy approach minimizes severe side effects

In recent years, cancer researchers have hailed the arrival of chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy, which has delivered promising results, transforming the fight against various forms of cancer. The process involves modifying patients' T-cells to target cancer cells, resulting in remarkable success rates for previously intractable forms of cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Pregnant smokers who use e-cigarettes more likely to quit smoking later in pregnancy

The risks of smoking during pregnancy for both maternal and fetal health are well documented, but only about half of pregnant people quit smoking on their own.

13 Sep 2023

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

The annual NHS flu vaccination program for children aged 2 to 3 years, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is getting underway. Parents will receive invites from next week.

8 Sep 2023

Experimental insomnia treatment may help prevent opioid relapse

A good night's sleep has many proven health benefits, and a new Scripps Research study suggests one more: preventing opioid relapse.

6 Sep 2023

Workers pay the price while Congress and employers debate need for heat regulations

Sometimes the heat makes you vomit, said Carmen Garcia, a farmworker in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She and her husband spent July in the garlic fields, kneeling on the scorched earth as temperatures hovered above 105 degrees.

5 Sep 2023

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

A leading testing expert fears a perfect storm of infections in September as students start at schools and colleges. School closures during Covid lockdowns mean 1-in-8 students starting university this year remains unprotected against meningitis. Concern is growing early symptoms may be confused with freshers’ flu.

4 Sep 2023

Digital tech could unlock warning signs for imminent sudden cardiac arrest

A new study in Lancet Digital Health identifies early warning symptoms like chest pain and dyspnea that are moderately associated with imminent sudden cardiac arrest. The research suggests that future digital technologies could combine these symptoms with biometric data to more precisely predict and potentially prevent these life-threatening events.

3 Sep 2023

Stunning differences found between men and women in heart disease diagnosis, treatment and symptoms

More than a dozen medical studies from around the globe show women suffer worse outcomes when diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues – the No. 1 killer in the world according to the Centers for Disease Control.

29 Aug 2023

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

A recent analysis of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety, and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer.

29 Aug 2023

Novavax's protein-based COVID vaccine induces broad functional immune response against XBB subvariants, data shows

Novavax, Inc., a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that its updated protein-based XBB COVID vaccine candidate induced neutralizing antibody responses to the EG.5.1 and XBB.1.16.6 subvariants in small animal and non-human primate studies.

25 Aug 2023

New targeted therapy zolbetuximab extends survival for patients with advanced gastric cancer

An international phase 3 clinical trial, done in participation with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, found that a new targeted treatment called zolbetuximab, given in combination with a standard chemotherapy, extended survival for patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that overexpressed a specific biomarker.

23 Aug 2023

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Tirzepatide superior to semaglutide for blood sugar control and body weight loss

New CAR T cell therapy approach minimizes severe side effects

Pregnant smokers who use e-cigarettes more likely to quit smoking later in pregnancy

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

Experimental insomnia treatment may help prevent opioid relapse

Workers pay the price while Congress and employers debate need for heat regulations

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

Digital tech could unlock warning signs for imminent sudden cardiac arrest

Stunning differences found between men and women in heart disease diagnosis, treatment and symptoms

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

Novavax's protein-based COVID vaccine induces broad functional immune response against XBB subvariants, data shows

New targeted therapy zolbetuximab extends survival for patients with advanced gastric cancer

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The interplay between immunity, the nervous system, and microbiota

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Ayurvedic medicines linked to lead toxicity in young woman

Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

The mechanisms of triptan using metabolomics and transcriptomics in spontaneous migraine attacks

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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