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Study of Over 16 Million Americans Finds Slight Decrease in Obesity Prevalence in 2023

Dec. 17, 2024
The area with the most notable decrease in obesity prevalence was also the area with the highest observed per capita GLP-1RA dispensing rate.
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Study Finds Cancer Incidence Increasing in Successively Younger Generations

Aug. 1, 2024
According to the study, each successive birth cohort born since around 1920 has seen incidence rates of cancer increase.
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HHS Announces More Than $68 Million For HIV Care for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth

July 31, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration announced the awards during the latest state convening of HRSA’s Enhancing...
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Study Finds Fatty Acid Inhibitor Alongside Chemotherapy Could Improve Treatment for Brain Metastases from Breast Cancer

July 22, 2024
Specifically, triple-negative breast cancer patients with brain metastases could benefit from this treatment plan, according to new findings.
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Study Reveals Disparities in Heart Surgery Care for Women Over 65

July 11, 2024
Women over the age of 65 who require complex heart surgery are more likely than men to receive care at low quality hospitals.
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FDA Issues Guidance for Diversity Action Plans to Support Clinical Studies

June 27, 2024
The guidance on Diversity Action Plans explains how the plans should be formatted and which medical products and clinical studies require a plan.