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Weight Loss Medication Options in 2026
An authoritative look at current FDA-approved weight loss medications, their brands and results, and how obesity intersects with disability -
Healthy Diets Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk in Youth
New USC research finds non-smoking adults under 50 who eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains may face a higher risk of early-onset lung cancer -
Muglin Eco-Retreat Advances Inclusive Tourism in Nepal
A two-day eco-retreat in Muglin brought together over 100 participants to promote inclusive tourism for persons with disabilities across Nepal -
Is Social Media Addictive? What the Science Really Says
A Michigan State University expert examines whether social media meets clinical addiction standards and what research and the APA still need to resolve -
Motor Control Shifts Found After Spinal Cord Injury
A Swedish study using non-invasive sensors reveals how incomplete spinal cord injury disrupts motor unit coordination at both low and high levels of muscle effort -
Rooftop Hotel Pools Offer Accessible Beach Alternatives
Rooftop hotel pools across the U.S. provide accessible, hassle-free alternatives to beach trips with stunning views and unique amenities -
2026 U.S. Disability Statistics: Adults and Children
Latest U.S. disability statistics for adults and children, including prevalence by type, age, race, and key federal data from the CDC and Census Bureau -
Asgard Archaea May Reveal How Complex Life Began
Ancient stromatolites from Shark Bay have yielded the first visual evidence of an Asgard archaeon physically interacting with a bacterium via nanotubes