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April 2, 2023 | 6:54 AM

‘You forget to eat’: How Ozempic went from diabetes medicine to blockbuster diet drug

Ozempic has exploded onto the scene, with everyone from Elon Musk to Chelsea Handler talking about taking versions of the drug.

By Stacey Vanek Smith/NPR
February 11, 2023 | 6:55 AM

Tests negative, Sen. John Fetterman leaves hospital

He continues to suffer the after effects of the stroke, in particular auditory processing disorder

By The Associated Press
October 20, 2022 | 5:39 AM

John Fetterman’s doctor says he’s recovering well from May stroke

Dr. Clifford Chen said Fetterman exhibited no effects on his “cognitive ability” or his ability to think and reason after the stroke, which occurred just days before the primary election.

By Marc Levy and Lauren Neergaard/The Associated Press

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October 12, 2022 | 9:00 PM

John Fetterman talks about his stroke recovery in recent one-on-one interviews

Interviewers have zeroed in on the topic as Fetterman has been barnstorming local and national outlets.
By Sam Dunklau
September 27, 2022 | 4:23 PM

What to know about stroke and how to prevent it

By Scott LaMar/WITF
May 23, 2022 | 5:13 AM

Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman released from Lancaster hospital after stroke

He said in a statement he was returning home to Braddock and “could not be happier to finally be heading home to be with my family."
By The Associated Press
June 4, 2021 | 10:57 AM

Study finds increased risk of serious stroke among those who recently got COVID-19

Young people and those with no COVID-19 symptoms are among those at risk.

By Brett Sholtis
April 10, 2021 | 10:45 AM

Heart disease is still a killer. Here’s how to reverse it

It’s startling to think that something so deadly could be totally silent.

By Kristen Kendrick/NPR
September 29, 2013 | 5:17 AM

Penn State Hershey recognized for high-level stroke care

By Matt Paul and Radio Pennsylvania
May 7, 2013 | 2:39 PM

Radio Smart Talk: Stroke — what you need to know

By Scott LaMar/WITF
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