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Stopping GLP-1 treatment linked to increase in risk of major cardiovascular events

Following a rapid increase in popularity of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, approximately one in eight U.S. adults now take these medications, which also provide cardiovascular benefits.

18 Mar 2026

Thymus health in adults linked to longer life and disease risk

Two new studies from investigators at Mass General Brigham challenge a decades-old assumption that the thymus, an organ best known for its role in establishing immune function in childhood, becomes irrelevant in adulthood.

18 Mar 2026

More US adolescents are obese but fewer are trying to lose weight

The rising obesity rates in American adolescents, coupled with declining weight-loss efforts, signal urgent needs for targeted public health interventions.

18 Mar 2026

Evidence shows ACA’S mandated benefits alone don’t drive up costs. The debate continues.

In January, when President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed "The Great Healthcare Plan," he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act's role in driving up costs.

18 Mar 2026

Scaffold-free muscle patches show promise for injury repair

Traumatic muscle injury can be associated with volumetric muscle loss (VML), often leading to permanent functional loss.

17 Mar 2026

Math-based model helps optimize treatment for chronic eczema

Anyone with a chronic illness understands the struggle of living with a disease that is deeply unpredictable.

17 Mar 2026

Study focuses on pica prevalence and risks in many South Carolinians during pregnancy

Health promotion, education, and behavior assistant professor Leila Larson conducts her nutrition-focused maternal and child health research all over the world, and South Carolinians will soon benefit from her expertise.

17 Mar 2026

Study identifies risk factors for readmissions after shoulder replacement surgeries

Shoulder replacement is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as the population ages, according to Penn State researchers.

17 Mar 2026

Psychiatrists’ use of biomarkers could open a new window into mental health diagnoses

Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression.

17 Mar 2026

Lost in transmission: Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system

When Raven Kinser walked into a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office two summers ago, she completed a driver's license application that included the option to register as an organ donor.

17 Mar 2026

Investigational oral therapy shows safety and potential benefits in ALS trial

In a phase 2b clinical trial, an investigational oral therapy called PrimeC was found to be safe and well tolerated in people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with exploratory findings suggesting target engagement and potential clinical benefits.

16 Mar 2026

New 3D-printed medicated patches show promise for chronic wound healing

A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers.

16 Mar 2026

New BrainGate iBCI typing neuroprosthesis can restore communication in patients with paralysis

Loss of communication can be among the most devastating symptoms for patients with paralysis. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute and Brown University describes an investigational implantable brain computer interface (iBCI) typing neuroprosthesis that can restore communication with speed and accuracy.

16 Mar 2026

Study maps gene activity linked to neurotransmission in living brains

Researchers have identified a distinct and reproducible gene expression program associated with neurotransmission in the living human brain, offering unprecedented insight into the molecular mechanisms that support human cognition, emotion, and behavior.

16 Mar 2026

Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide

The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people's health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton.

16 Mar 2026

New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.

16 Mar 2026

Reckoning with state and federal cuts, Los Angeles safety-net clinics push for a new tax

Mia Angulo, who is pregnant and due in May, is living in a tent with her boyfriend in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights.

16 Mar 2026

Is it worth your time and money to set up an HSA?

When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities. Maxing out his retirement is one. Building up his kid's college fund is another.

16 Mar 2026

Updated guideline emphasizes earlier treatment for high cholesterol

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal levels of one or more types of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

13 Mar 2026

Using machine learning to identify individuals at risk for intimate partner violence

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that uses machine learning to identify individuals who may be at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) using information from their electronic medical records (EMRs).

13 Mar 2026

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Health Care News and Research

Stopping GLP-1 treatment linked to increase in risk of major cardiovascular events

Thymus health in adults linked to longer life and disease risk

More US adolescents are obese but fewer are trying to lose weight

Evidence shows ACA’S mandated benefits alone don’t drive up costs. The debate continues.

Scaffold-free muscle patches show promise for injury repair

Math-based model helps optimize treatment for chronic eczema

Study focuses on pica prevalence and risks in many South Carolinians during pregnancy

Study identifies risk factors for readmissions after shoulder replacement surgeries

Psychiatrists’ use of biomarkers could open a new window into mental health diagnoses

Lost in transmission: Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system

Investigational oral therapy shows safety and potential benefits in ALS trial

New 3D-printed medicated patches show promise for chronic wound healing

New BrainGate iBCI typing neuroprosthesis can restore communication in patients with paralysis

Study maps gene activity linked to neurotransmission in living brains

Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide

New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes

Reckoning with state and federal cuts, Los Angeles safety-net clinics push for a new tax

Is it worth your time and money to set up an HSA?

Updated guideline emphasizes earlier treatment for high cholesterol

Using machine learning to identify individuals at risk for intimate partner violence

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