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Photo: Alex Proimos, Creative Commons, some rights reserved Aug 11, 2025 — Rural New York has a shortage of health care professionals. That’s no secret. A new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office puts some numbers on the problem. It shows there are big shortfalls in the amount of providers in 16 rural counties,…
Obesity drug semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimers
Drug maker Novo Nordisk says semaglutide, the active ingredient for the weight loss jab Wegovy, does not slow Alzheimer’s – despite initial hopes that it might help against dementia. Researchers began two large trials involving more than 3,800 people after reports the medicine was having an impact in the real world. But the studies showed…
Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action
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Daily weight loss pill helps patients lose 12% of body weight
Trials of a daily obesity pill have shown it can help patients lose around 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks. The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, says the drug, which is not yet licensed, could be available next year. The daily pill, called orforglipron, works by suppressing appetite and making you feel more full. Preliminary…
