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Fractil Health Inc.Breakthrough Device Designation is granted by the U.S. FDA to expedite the review of promising technologies that may address a high unmet need and improve the lives of people with life-threatening or debilitating conditions.The REMAIN-1 pivotal trial to accelerate Revita’s path to a weight maintenance indication is ongoing, with data readout expected in Q4 2024.BURLINGTON, Mass., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fractyl Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GUTS) (the “Company”), a metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering new approaches to treat the underlying causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug…

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is taking his fitness to new heights in preparation for his upcoming directorial debut, ‘Fateh’. In a recent social media post, Sood Impressive strength and dedication A series of high-intensity pull-ups reminds you that this classic exercise is a powerful way to build upper body strength. Sharing a video of himself working out on Instagram, Sood wrote, “My day is 22 hours. Remaining 2 hours are for fitness.” Pull-ups are well known as an exercise that strengthens the arms and back muscles, but what many people may not realize is that they also strengthen the core.…

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is taking his fitness to new heights in preparation for his upcoming directorial debut, ‘Fateh’. In a recent social media post, Sood Impressive strength and dedication A series of high-intensity pull-ups reminds you that this classic exercise is a powerful way to build upper body strength. Sharing a video of himself working out on Instagram, Sood wrote, “My day is 22 hours. Remaining 2 hours are for fitness.” Pull-ups are well known as an exercise that strengthens the arms and back muscles, but what many people may not realize is that they also strengthen the core.…

In an event that drew 10 dozen state and federal officials, university researchers, insurance executives, and health care organization managers to the University of Pennsylvania, the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and the Health Affairs journal held a July 22 conference focused on the integration of Medicare and Medicaid services for dual eligibles. The decades old issue remains one of health care’s most intractable problems. In 1965, when Congress created the world’s largest public health insurance program and bifurcated it into two different systems—Medicaid and Medicare—legislative policymakers did not think much about how these two systems would ultimately…

Lawmakers and nurses plan to rally in Ayer, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning to protest the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center and urge Gov. Maura Healey to implement a state law requiring 120 days’ notice before closing a medical facility. A similar rally was held in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Monday. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined city, state and local lawmakers, the Massachusetts Nurses Association and Kearney Hospital employees in protesting the hospital’s closure Monday morning. In fact, two Boston City Council members have drafted a resolution calling on the city’s Public Health Commission to declare a state of emergency…

Self-care can take countless forms. Whether it’s quiet time watching the sunset, sweating it out at hot yoga, or cooking your favorite protein-packed meal with your partner at the end of a long day, self-care can manifest in many different ways. But with so many ways to feel healthy, why is it so hard to incorporate it into your daily life? For answers, I went straight to the source and asked my favorite female fitness founders to share the wellness habits they swear by. As women, we know all too well that prioritizing your health can feel daunting amidst our…

Magdalene KwartengKwateng plans to become a doctor who will address social disparities and the needs of disadvantaged communities locally and globally. With the Rotary scholarship, she will pursue a master’s in public health at the University of Sydney School of Public Health in Australia.”The Master’s in Public Health will help me bridge the knowledge gap between individual clinical care and the broader local and global community,” Kwateng says. “I will be better equipped to develop community-based interventions to address mental health stigma and promote mental health on a larger scale.” Kwarteng chose the University of Sydney because of its “commitment…

1. President Joe Biden yesterday A series of changes were proposed New reform proposals will be put forward, including establishing a code of conduct for the U.S. Supreme Court and setting term limits for judges (moving away from the current lifetime system). 2. Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be questioned as part of the FBI’s investigation into the assassination attempt at the Pennsylvania rally, after the shooter was seen looking suspicious 90 minutes before the attack, according to police text messages. 3. It almost made beachgoers in Rhode Island think the world was coming to an end when…

The University of Hawaii team is being forced to rethink its plans after the state’s governor vetoed a comprehensive wildfire bill, delaying efforts to track down larger groups of survivors. Plans to enroll hundreds of children in a long-term study of the effects of the Lahaina wildfires this summer have been put on hold while University of Hawaii researchers look for new funding sources to expand the study. The Maui Wildfire Victim Cohort Study, launched in January, is now tracking the health and social well-being of more than 800 adult fire survivors. Lawmakers had allocated $2.3 million to the University…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It’s the last week of July and it’s hard to believe it’s already time for students to get ready to go back to school. The Metro Nashville Health Department is sending out notifications about changes to office hours to help you get your children any vaccinations they may need before returning to school.Starting this week, the clinic will be opening earlier and slightly later until August 23rd.The Lenz store on Charlotte Avenue is currently open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., while the East store on East Trinity Lane has extended hours on…