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New Wegovy pill approved: Here’s how it differs from the injectable form

A new pill for obesity treatment could influence who chooses medical therapy, but how does the tablet form actually differ from injections?

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.

Elon Musk’s brain chip makes robot arms move

A trial involving Elon Musk’s brain chip shows that thoughts can control a robot arm, but the technology is still at an experimental stage.

New study: Blood test can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

Researchers have identified a method that can determine the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment earlier than is currently possible.

New Wegovy pill approved: Here’s how it differs from the injectable form

A new pill for obesity treatment could influence who chooses medical therapy, but how does the tablet form actually differ from injections?

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.

Elon Musk’s brain chip makes robot arms move

A trial involving Elon Musk’s brain chip shows that thoughts can control a robot arm, but the technology is still at an experimental stage.

Study finds close contact does not always result in influenza infection

New research shows that influenza does not always spread, even when people are in close proximity.

Trump responds to speculation over bruises on his hands

Questions about the president’s health are once again dominating the public debate. An interview offers insight into how he himself responds to the attention.

Novo Nordisk introduces first oral treatment for obesity

A new medical treatment could be significant for many people with obesity, as it no longer requires injections.

New research has identified a method for producing healthier chips

For many years, healthy snacks have struggled to compete with classic chips. New research now suggests that a modified preparation method could make chips a healthier alternative.

New study suggests that bright light may influence appetite and weight

Light may affect the body more than previously assumed. A new study points to a possible link between light exposure and weight.

New study links certain preservatives to increased cancer risk

Additives help ensure shelf life and low prices. But new data are raising questions about how they should be regulated in the future.