Woman says Ozempic helped her stop drinking: Here’s what the research says about how it may work Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nearly one year ago, Christie Martin, a mom and realtor in Las Vegas, said she started taking Ozempic to help her lose weight.Martin, 58, told ABC News' Good Morning America that within a matter of months of taking the medication, she... Read More.
Sam Bankman-Fried testimony: FTX founder testifies on Alameda Research concerns Monday, October 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Four months before FTX collapsed into bankruptcy, Sam Bankman-Fried told the jury Monday at his federal fraud and conspiracy trial he confronted Caroline Ellison with concerns Alameda Research -- his companion hedge fund -- could become insolvent.He testified that he told... Read More.
Long COVID research opens door for further exploration on post-viral illness Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For decades, scientists have been studying why some people experience prolonged illnesses in the wake of even mild infections. Now, due to the millions of people suffering from a similar phenomenon after COVID-19 infection, new funding and research efforts are beginning to... Read More.
Abortion access restrictions affect maternity care access, research shows Wednesday, August 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Over 1.7 million women, nearly 3% of women of reproductive age in the United States, live in a county without access to abortion and with no access to maternity care, according to an analysis from ABC News and Boston Children's Hospital.... Read More.
New research shows even moderate drinking isn’t good for your health Tuesday, April 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to a new analysis of alcohol research that debunks a longstanding belief about the possible health benefits of drinking alcohol moderately.The analysis, published recently in JAMA Network... Read More.
Suicide can be contagious for teens, research shows. Here’s how parents can help Friday, March 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Rates of mental health emergencies are increasing among teenagers around the world, according to a new study from the University of Calgary. It found an increase in pediatric emergency room visits for suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, and self-harm during the... Read More.
Lawmakers research AI to help better legislate tech Friday, March 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With the rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, members of Congress are trying to get ahead of the curve and ensure the technology doesn't get out of control.And they're taking different approaches to find the best solution.U.S. Rep. Don Beyer... Read More.
‘Keto-like’ diet linked to higher risk of heart disease, new research shows Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- People who follow a "keto-like" diet of high fat and low carbohydrate foods may be at greater risk for cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study.The study, presented over the weekend at the American College of... Read More.
Increased social media use linked to development of eating disorders, research shows Friday, March 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Increased time spent on social media is a risk factor for disordered eating, research shows.Andrea Vazzana, a child psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders in children, adolescents and adults at NYU Langone, said the negative influence of... Read More.
Penn State DuBois professor receives “distinguished professor” title Wednesday, February 22 by Louise BennettDUBOIS — Seven “distinguished professors” for 2023 have been named by Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and one of them is a Penn State DuBois professor.Pingjuan Werner, a professor of engineering at the DuBois campus, was given the “distinguished... Read More.
