It was a lovely July day in 2023 – perfect for sailing. So Bill Buckles was delighted to join a friend and fellow sailor to crew for a race on Lake Erie. Bill Buckles had a stroke while sailing. They set off and were underway. After performing several maneuvers, the captain asked Buckles to adjust the … Read more
Several U.S. discount retailers recalled packages of ground cinnamon after federal health officials warned that they were contaminated with high levels of lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for six brands of cinnamon, including those sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. The move followed massive recalls last fall … Read more
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal regulators said Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change requested by … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed its decision on Eli Lilly’s LLY.N experimental treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease and will hold a meeting of outside experts to discuss its safety and efficacy, the company said. The FDA’s decision came as a surprise to company officials and many Alzheimer’s experts, who had expected a … Read more
The healthy drink trend has been on the rise in recent years. People are constantly looking for new ways to improve their health, whether it’s apple cider vinegar or superfood smoothies. The market for healthy drinks has been growing since 2019, according to research from Mordor Intelligence. It’s already a $344 billion industry, and it’s … Read more
Editor’s note: Doctors get burned out, too. Read the Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2024: ‘We Have Much Work to Do’ March 8, 2024—Texts. Emails. Video meetings. Texts to remind you of upcoming video meetings. And on and on it goes, until what technology experts and psychologists call the digital dark side of technology … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At least one clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments after the governor signed a bill into law shielding providers from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. Alabama Fertility Specialists performed several embryo transfers Thursday, news outlets reported. Video from CBS News … Read more
I turn 50 this year and I don’t know how to manage marking the milestone when I have a number of really close friends who do not get along with each other. There is no way they could spend time together in the same space. One couple has generously and enthusiastically offered me a few … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — At least one clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments after the governor signed a bill into law shielding providers from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. Alabama Fertility Specialists performed several embryo transfers Thursday, news outlets reported. Video from CBS … Read more
It is no secret that Meghan Markle takes great care over her health and wellbeing. The 42-year-old has been known for her proactive approach to looking after both her physical and mental health for years. Daily supplements and exercise make up part of her regular routine, with practices such as acupuncture and yoga also a … Read more
