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Idaho State University may buy a private med school: What would it mean for Idaho's doctor shortage?

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Idaho State University may buy a private med school: What would it mean for Idaho's doctor shortage?
Idaho State University appears to be getting more serious about buying the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in Meridian—at least, serious enough to spend $100,000 on a study that could help make the case for a purchase.

19. The future of obesity management—quintuple and other super polyagonists for weight loss and maintenance?

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Much excitement has built in recent years on the new class of incretin drugs that include glucagon-like-peptide-1 inhibitors (single agonists such as semaglutide) and also dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (dual agonists such tirzepatide). Billions of dollars are now being poured into research to develop new anti-obesity medications that exhibit stronger effects while minimizing side-effect profiles.

20. More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure—a condition called hypertension.

21. Should we scrap private health insurance rebates and direct the funding to public hospitals?

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If you're one of the 45% of Australians with private health insurance, chances are the government pays, or has paid, a proportion of your premiums via rebates.

22. Rare flesh-eating bacteria claim fifth life in Louisiana

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Louisiana health officials have confirmed a fifth death this year linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and dangerous flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters.

23. Over 62,700 deaths associated with record-breaking heat during the summer of 2024 in Europe

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The year 2024 broke several temperature records: it was the hottest ever recorded, and its summer was also the warmest to date.

24. Naming and categorizing objects is part of how young kids develop executive function skills: New research

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Parents of young children probably recognize the hectic mornings filled with reminding the kids to eat breakfast, brush their teeth and put on their shoes—and hurry up, you're gonna be late!

25. Do TikTok 'anti-inflammatory diets' really work?

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"Cut out all dairy. Ditch gluten. Never touch sugar again." More than 20 million people have watched TikTok videos listing these kinds of rules under the banner of "anti-inflammatory diets."

26. Metabolic markers may predict breast cancer in high-risk women

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Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide, with incidence rates continuing to rise. However, known risk factors, including genetics and lifestyle, do not fully explain the upward trend. Researchers are increasingly turning to metabolomics—the large-scale study of small molecules in biological systems—as a promising avenue for identifying new risk factors and improving prediction methods for breast cancer.

27. Pfizer to acquire obesity-drug maker Metsera for $4.9 bn

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US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will acquire Metsera, a maker of drugs for obesity and heart disease, for $4.9 billion, the companies said Monday.

28. Idaho State University may buy a private med school: What would it mean for Idaho's doctor shortage?

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Idaho State University appears to be getting more serious about buying the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in Meridian—at least, serious enough to spend $100,000 on a study that could help make the case for a purchase.

29. Inflammation in life-threatening malformation of infant lungs

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is one of the deadliest malformations in newborns. The main problem is the underdevelopment of the lungs. The condition also involves a hole in the diaphragm, which pediatric surgeons repair during the first week of life. However, even after a successful operation, many children with diaphragmatic hernia still die as a result of their underdeveloped lungs.

30. Trump administration to link Tylenol to autism

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On Sept. 22, Trump administration officials plan to link the active ingredient in Tylenol to autism, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

31. Turning off idling CT scanner saves 140kWh per week, enough to power an Australian home year round

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CT scanners are usually left running 24/7 to be ready for patients who need emergency scans. Now researchers have conducted the first Australian study on the benefits of switching off radiology equipment when not in use.

32. As AI enters exam rooms, states step up oversight

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A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state legislators recently hatched a plan to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

33. Study finds few teens follow pre-bed guidelines, sees minimal effect on sleep

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Sleep guidelines suggest no screens, no exercise, and no food in the hour before bed, but do they work and how many young people follow them?

34. Deaths prompt state lawmakers to consider new hyperbaric oxygen therapy rules

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Just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 31, an explosion rocked a nondescript one-story office building in an affluent suburb of Detroit.

35. New study highlights need for public education on UTIs amid rising antibiotic resistance

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A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs)—common health issues that disproportionately affect women. The findings, which also highlight widespread misconceptions about prevention and treatment, underscore the urgent need for education to combat rising antibiotic resistance.

36. From spice to sugar: Westernized diets are reshaping immigrant gut microbiomes

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A new international study led by researchers at UBC Okanagan has found that Indo-Canadians, or Canadians who were born in Canada with Indian descent, experience major shifts in their gut microbiome as their diets become more westernized.

37. Team Trump's answer to ballooning Obamacare premiums: Less generous coverage

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Trump administration officials, looking at the possible impact of large insurance premium increases for millions of next year's Obamacare customers, want more people to consider plans with less generous benefits and high deductibles.

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