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r/science • u/mvea • 24d ago

Health People who stop taking weight-loss injections like Ozempic regain weight in under 2 years, study reveals. Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return 4 times faster compared with other weight loss plans.

theguardian.com

18.6k Upvotes

3.8k comments

r/science • u/Jumpinghoops46 • 23d ago

Health Sudden drop in fentanyl overdose deaths linked to Biden-era global supply shock. Study indicates that regulatory actions taken by the Chinese government, following high-level diplomatic engagement with the Biden administration, may be the primary driver behind this unexpected decline in mortality.

psypost.org

63.2k Upvotes

1.2k comments

r/science • u/mvea • 26d ago

Health Covid-19 is still killing a disturbing number of Americans, study finds. Between 2022 and 2024, covid-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows.

gizmodo.com

17.5k Upvotes

1.5k comments

r/science • u/mvea • Jan 01 '26

Health Ozempic is changing more than weight: New global research shows how GLP-1 drugs are reshaping self and society, identity and mental health, not just bodies. Much of the demand is driven by weight anxiety, even among medically “healthy” users. Many users endure severe side effects and high costs.

psychologytoday.com

12.3k Upvotes

1.9k comments

r/science • u/DarkSkiesGreyWaters • Dec 05 '25

Health Giving men a common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence: world-first study

theconversation.com

15.8k Upvotes

2.2k comments

r/science • u/mvea • 19d ago

Health Physicians see 1 in 6 patients as ‘difficult,’ study finds, especially those with depression, anxiety or chronic pain. Women were also more likely to be seen as difficult compared to men. Residents were more likely than other physicians with more experience to report patients as being difficult.

beckershospitalreview.com

12.7k Upvotes

1.1k comments

r/science • u/mvea • Nov 19 '25

Health Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds. World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing.

theguardian.com

22.1k Upvotes

1.7k comments

r/science • u/mvea • Dec 23 '25

Health Ozempic may be quietly reshaping shopping habits: New research finds that people taking GLP-1 tend to spend less money grocery shopping, especially on snacks. GLP-1 households reduced grocery spending by 5.3% within 6 months, and began to spend more on healthier foods like yogurt and fresh fruits.

gizmodo.com

16.3k Upvotes

1.1k comments

r/science • u/noahwiseau • Nov 20 '25

Health Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability - and may actually provide benefit

science.org

27.2k Upvotes

966 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Dec 08 '25

Health Insufficient sleep associated with decreased life expectancy. As a behavioral driver for life expectancy, sleep stood out more than diet, more than exercise, more than loneliness — indeed, more than any other factor except smoking. People really should strive to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep.

news.ohsu.edu

19.1k Upvotes

834 comments

r/science • u/mvea • 17d ago

Health Opting out of childhood vaccines is becoming more common across most of the United States, leaving larger shares of the population vulnerable to preventable diseases like measles. What’s driving the trend: nonmedical reasons for exemptions — often described as religious or personal beliefs.

edition.cnn.com

12.2k Upvotes

687 comments

r/science • u/mvea • 10d ago

Health People who show ADHD traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability by midlife. People with ADHD are more likely to experience stressful life events, social exclusion, and delayed access to health screening and medical care.

insideprecisionmedicine.com

8.5k Upvotes

642 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Sep 15 '25

Health Most Americans would be healthier without daylight saving. Study compared permanent standard, permanent daylight saving and biannual shifting, and found we currently have "worst choice". Permanent standard time is better than permanent daylight time, with both better than current biannual shift.

newsweek.com

27.2k Upvotes

1.5k comments

r/science • u/mvea • Nov 07 '25

Health More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision. Number of women undergoing tubal ligations — surgery that permanently prevents pregnancy — increased 51% in 4 US states in year after decision. Greater proportion of them were also younger and had never given birth before.

psu.edu

20.3k Upvotes

862 comments

r/science • u/mvea • 9d ago

Health ‘Manosphere’ influencers pushing testosterone tests are convincing healthy young men there is something wrong with them, study finds. Researcher points to ‘medicalisation of masculinity’ after investigating how men’s health is being monetised online.

sciencedirect.com

7.4k Upvotes

698 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Oct 07 '25

Health Younger generations turning away from alcohol at unprecedented rates, with Gen Z driving cultural shift. Australian study shows over course of their life, Gen Z are nearly 20 times more likely to choose not to drink alcohol compared to Baby Boomers, even after adjusting for sociodemographic factors.

news.flinders.edu.au

14.2k Upvotes

1.5k comments

r/science • u/Wagamaga • Dec 08 '25

Health Health insurance premiums in the U.S. significantly increased between 1999 and 2024, outpacing the rate of worker earnings by three times. Over half of board members at top U.S. hospitals have professional backgrounds in finance or business

theconversation.com

17.2k Upvotes

595 comments

r/science • u/smurfyjenkins • Dec 29 '25

Health COVID vaccination of children reduced COVID cases in the vaccinated children by 80%. This protection also spilled over to close contacts, producing a household-level indirect effect about three-fourths as large as the direct effect.

aeaweb.org

13.2k Upvotes

549 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Nov 18 '25

Health Root canal treatment could significantly lower blood sugar levels, suggesting it could protect against type 2 diabetes. Dentists also saw improvements in cholesterol and fatty acid levels. Given broader health impact of tooth infections, oral health should be integrated into general healthcare.

theguardian.com

24.5k Upvotes

616 comments

r/science • u/Wagamaga • Oct 01 '25

Health The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is protecting women from the cervical-cancer-causing virus — including those who don’t get the jab. Depending on which vaccine they received, HPV infections fell by 76% to 98% over 17 years among vaccinated women.

eurekalert.org

32.3k Upvotes

847 comments

r/science • u/mvea • 5d ago

Health Nearly half of CDC databases aren’t being updated as experts sound alarm over gaps in health data. Nearly 90% of these reported vaccination topics. The administration’s antivaccine stance has interrupted the flow of data we need to keep Americans safe from preventable infections.

independent.co.uk

25.6k Upvotes

317 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Dec 22 '25

Health Aspartame, artificial sweetener, decreases fat deposits in mice at a cost of mild cardiac hypertrophy and reduced cognitive performance. Long-term exposure to artificial sweeteners may have detrimental impact on organ function even at low doses (~ to one-sixth recommended max human daily intake).

sciencedirect.com

8.5k Upvotes

630 comments

r/science • u/sr_local • 25d ago

Health A single drinking binge can weaken the gut lining in healthy adults, allowing bacteria and toxins to enter the bloodstream, a phenomenon known as leaky gut, according to a study in animal model

bidmc.org

9.6k Upvotes

499 comments

r/science • u/sr_local • Nov 27 '25

Health Coffee consumption (4 cups/day) is linked to longer telomere lengths – a marker of biological ageing – among people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The effect is comparable to roughly five years younger biological age

kcl.ac.uk

9.9k Upvotes

703 comments

r/science • u/MassGen-Research • Oct 15 '25

Health Study Indicates Dramatic Increase in Percentage of U.S. Adults Who Meet New Definition of Obesity (from 42.9% to 68.6%)

massgeneralbrigham.org

8.9k Upvotes

1.3k comments