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An injectable class of diabetes medication — called glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1 — might one day be available in pill form, research suggests....Read More

A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that nearly half of U.S. medical care is delivered by emergency departments....Read More

Researchers have found that a history of gestational diabetes is associated with a higher long-term risk of developing cardiovascular disease in women....Read More

Many college students who abuse ADHD drugs mistakenly believe that doing so will lead to better grades, a new survey suggests....Read More

Differences in insurance are a major reason why black women are more likely to die of breast cancer than white women in the United States, a new study contends....Read More

Men can develop atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, significantly earlier than women and researchers found that weight is a major factor....Read More

New research from Germany suggests homework may have a positive effect on children’s character, helping them become more conscientious....Read More

Waiters, contractors and other employees of America’s small businesses are more likely to miss out on cancer screening, mostly because of a lack of insurance....Read More

Gay and bisexual men with less education and income face greater risk of attempting suicide than their wealthier and better-educated counterparts....Read More

Black American women are twice as likely as women in other racial/ethnic groups to develop a form of pregnancy-related heart failure, a new study finds....Read More