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America's Ozempic capital is not in NYC or LA but this 'redneck' Southern city
August 9, 2024 | 9:31am“We’re redneck enough to be fat, but smart enough to do something about it,” a retired teacher said.
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August 1, 2024 | 11:31amThe 107,000 participants were followed for more than three decades, with researchers documenting about 2,500 cases of colorectal cancer.
I'm a doctor — these are the 5 medical essentials I pack when I travel
July 26, 2024 | 12:12pmDon't get caught tryin' to wing it at 30,000 feet.
Twice-yearly shot offers 100% protection against AIDS: study
July 24, 2024 | 2:12pmTwice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
Famed diabetes doctor reveals what's next for Ozempic-like drugs
July 18, 2024 | 2:00pmCanadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker's work paved the way for Ozempic.
I'm a doctor — I swear by these 3 wellness hacks
July 15, 2024 | 8:52amIn a 10-second TikTok set to "Fireball" by Pitbull, Dr. Sasha Haddad gives suggestions for acne, sunburns and constipation.
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: New study reveals which is better to combat obesity
July 8, 2024 | 11:00amResearchers didn't notice major differences in gastrointestinal troubles — like incidences of stomach virus and swelling of the pancreas — between the Mounjaro and Ozempic groups.
These popular antidepressants cause the most weight gain: Harvard research
July 1, 2024 | 5:12pmResearchers analyzed the weights of more than 183,000 adult antidepressant users six months, a year and two years after they started taking the drugs.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
June 24, 2024 | 5:17pmAspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
Heat waves are extra dangerous if you're taking these medications
June 17, 2024 | 12:01pmThe heat is on.
New breakthrough Alzheimer's drug gets unanimous backing from FDA advisers
June 11, 2024 | 8:32amThe vote clears the way for a final FDA decision on the treatment, which initially had been expected earlier this year before the agency called for the meeting so its...
Ozempic tongue? How the drug can change some women's ability to taste
June 1, 2024 | 11:02amAdd this one to the long list of potential side effects.
Evidence of 'extraordinary' cancer treatment found in 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull
May 29, 2024 | 12:01am"We could not believe what was in front of us," said Tatiana Tondini, a researcher at the University of Tübingen in Germany.
The No. 1 mistake that weight-loss drug users are making is revealed in new study
May 26, 2024 | 4:49pm1.7% of Americans were prescribed a semaglutide medication last year, research shows.
'Goop' contributor and doc claimed smoking linked to longer lifespans in viral interview
May 25, 2024 | 9:25amA former cardiac surgeon and contributor to Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow's website claimed multiple times that puffing on cigarettes is linked to longer living.
Better than Ozempic? 'Very strong' new weight loss drug is 'so effective'
May 20, 2024 | 3:59pm"I consider the drugs available on the market today as the first generation of weight-loss drugs," the senior study author said. "Now we have developed a new type of weight-loss...
Bizarre personality changes reported in organ transplant patients
May 17, 2024 | 2:24pmRecent research has found a correlation between transplant surgery and personality changes.
'Ozempic breasts' are the latest side effect of the popular drug, leaving users feeling 'deflated'
May 12, 2024 | 2:18pmIt's a sore subject.
A simple 'swish-and-spit' test might be able to detect cancer
May 9, 2024 | 2:16pmSwish your way to early cancer detection? Researchers at Rutgers believe a simple oral rinse may be key to the early detection of gastric cancer.
Taking this popular supplement for colds might be pointless
May 8, 2024 | 7:01pm"Ultimately, it’s up to the individual to decide whether the risk of potential unpleasant side-effects is worth the benefit of potentially shortening their illness by a few days," one researcher...