Weight loss syringes of the brands “Wegovy”, “Ozempic” and “Mounjaro” are sold at In der Achat Apotheke in Mitte, Germany. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future … Read more
(NewsNation) — West Virginia middle school student Cohen Craddock would have been 14 on Monday, but his family commemorated the day without him. “We celebrated what would have been his 14th birthday on Earth, and his first birthday in heaven,” the boy’s father, Ryan Craddock, said. Cohen suffered brain trauma after making a tackle during … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is issuing a recall for vitamins and medicines sold by Canadian pharmaceutical brand JAMP Pharma, the health agency said in recall notices. “Affected lots may contain overweight or underweight tablets,” the notice said. The Health Canada recall for JAMP’s Vitamin D3 10000-unit tablet was issued … Read more
Diabetes sufferers could be spared daily injections after two studies found that a once-a-week form of insulin was just as effective. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine saw more than 900 patients with type 2 diabetes given either the new drug – insulin efsitora – or standard daily insulin. A second study … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 5, 2017. In 1972, the Clean Water Act1 was passed to regulate pollution discharged into U.S. waterways, and to set standards for surface water. The Act is supposed to ensure clean water for swimming and fishing in the U.S., but after more than … Read more
Cancer patients can ward off waves of vomiting after treatment with a relatively cheap anti-nausea pill, but some are running into coverage limits. Doctors say restrictions on the number of tablets patients receive can hurt care. Pharmacy benefit managers say their limits guard against overuse, and they offer workarounds to get more tablets. In between … Read more
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember the Presidential Fitness Test, a now-defunct physical fitness capability test in schools across the country. It was made up of multiple exercise challenges, and one of the factors it assessed was flexibility via a sit-and-reach test. Flexibility has been a long-standing measure of physical health. Touching … Read more
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that teens with a little extra cash in their pocket were the most likely to vape. “Our study was looking to identify teens who were at the highest risk for vaping, as well as vaping and smoking,” Dr. Kate Battista, a postdoctoral scholar … Read more
A medical expert has revealed five warning signs that you could be “silently suffering” from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), along with crucial steps to take before the condition worsens. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder affecting between five and 15 per cent of women globally, impacting not just reproductive health but also physical, mental, and … Read more
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