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Ozempic and Mounjaro diabetes medications: Should they be prescribed for weight loss?
We’ll look at medications that have versions approved for weight loss and diabetes, how they work and more.
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9 Botox mistakes to steer clear of
Anne Storey, PA-C, shares nine common Botox mistakes and their effects.
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Are zinc supplements safe? 4 ways zinc helps the body
You may have heard about zinc’s role in fighting off colds and the flu and wonder if you should be taking a zinc supplement.
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You asked, we answered: Can I get the flu shot at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can I get the flu shot at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine? 
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Can COVID cause Alzheimer’s disease?

A recent study using electronic health records of more than 6 million Americans suggests that adults over 65 with a history of COVID-19 have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Correlation or causation? Smoking, lung cancer and pancreas cancer
November is lung cancer and pancreatic cancer awareness month. Here we address association versus cause, what happens to these organs when a person smokes and the impact of quitting.
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8 mpox vaccine questions – and where to get it
Get answers to the most common questions about the mpox vaccine.
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Can blood tests help detect cancer?
Blood tests can provide clues to help your health care team identify and treat your cancer, but they shouldn’t be used on their own.
Conditions and Services Cheryl Logan, EdD, superintendent of Omaha Public Schools, participated in the phase 3 clinical trial led by Diana Florescu, MD, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

The new Novavax COVID vaccine: Why it’s different and when you can get it
The results are in – Novavax is another highly effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Conditions and Services Cheryl Logan, EdD, superintendent of Omaha Public Schools, participated in the phase 3 clinical trial led by Diana Florescu, MD, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Moths and tree bark: How the Novavax vaccine works
Novavax has created a fourth COVID-19 vaccine using moth cells and tree bark. In this article, find out how the Novavax vaccine is different from other COVID-19 vaccines.
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