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Healthwatch | Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, study shows
Read full article: Healthwatch | Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, study showsDid you know nearly half of the world's population living with diabetes are unaware of their condition? According to a recent study, the lack of symptoms like pain often leads to this silent progression, making regular wellness visits crucial for early detection.
Government shutdown raises concerns for community health centers in Virginia
Read full article: Government shutdown raises concerns for community health centers in VirginiaAccess to medical care is already a major issue in rural Virginia, particularly in the southwest region. The ninth congressional district of Virginia has more than 60 community health centers, more than any other district in the state.
UVA Health introducing new ultrasound treatment for those with substance use disorders
Read full article: UVA Health introducing new ultrasound treatment for those with substance use disordersResearchers at UVA Health are looking into a new kind of addiction treatment that uses brain ultrasounds to help rewire the brains of people with substance use disorders.
Healthwatch | Gene Could Impact Weight Loss Using GLP-1, Study Finds
Read full article: Healthwatch | Gene Could Impact Weight Loss Using GLP-1, Study FindsRecent research from Cleveland Clinic reveals that variations in the Neurobeachin gene may significantly influence weight loss success with GLP-1 medications.
Healthwatch | 9/11 first responders face lasting health effects, including cancer and PTSD
Read full article: Healthwatch | 9/11 first responders face lasting health effects, including cancer and PTSDIt’s a day of remembrance, but for some who lived through 9/11, the physical reminders are present every day.
Tips for spotting a concussion in young athletes
Read full article: Tips for spotting a concussion in young athletesYoung athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they’re feeling to keep playing. But identifying a concussion quickly is important for protecting brain health.