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New daily pill outperforms current oral GLP-1 for weight loss and blood sugar control – Expert Reaction
A new daily pill called orforglipron lowers blood sugar and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes more than the currently available semaglutide pill, which targets the same GLP-1 receptors.
Social media restrictions for under-16s: Ireland to pursue EU-level strategy – Expert Reaction
A new digital and artificial intelligence strategy committed the Coalition to “working actively with like-minded EU member states to explore options to introduce age restrictions on the use of social media, concentrating, in particular, on those under 16 years of age”
Exercise an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, major review finds – Expert Reaction
Aerobic exercise in group settings such as swimming, running and dancing are the most effective for relieving symptoms of depression, according to an umbrella review and data synthesis of the available evidence.
Risks of side effects from statins may be overstated – Expert Reaction
A new meta-analysis of 19 clinical trials involving more than 120,000 people has found that only four of the 66 side effects listed on statin package inserts can be reliably attributed to the drugs themselves, and the risks are small.
Flooding from Storm Chandra tests resilience to extreme rainfall – Expert Reaction
Storm Chandra brought extensive flooding across the island of Ireland yesterday, wreaking havoc on homes, businesses, transport networks and agricultural land.
