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- September 7, 2024
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Can Ozempic Really Lower Your Risk of Severe COVID-19?
A new study has found that taking semaglutide (Ozempic) was linked with less severe COVID-19. People were also less likely to die from any cause while using this drug. Semaglutide…
- Medicine Blog
- September 6, 2024
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7 Simple Tips to Manage Extreme Hunger After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
GLP-1 drugs mimic hormones that help people block food noise and tune into hunger cues. When people cease the use of these medications, they may experience extreme hunger. There are…
- Medicine Blog
- September 6, 2024
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How the ‘Fridgescaping’ Trend Can Increase Your Risk of Food-Borne Illnesses
“Fridgescaping” is a new trend that has become popular on social media platforms like TikTok. It involves creating a theme in your fridge with decorative objects, flowers, and lights. Health…
- Medicine Blog
- September 6, 2024
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Cellphones Not Linked to Brain Cancer Risk, WHO Review of 63 Studies Finds
A new review of previous research concludes that radiation from cellphones is not likely to increase a person’s risk of brain cancer. Their findings align with studies from the past…
- Medicine Blog
- September 5, 2024
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Does Ozempic, Wegovy Cause Suicidal Thoughts? Debate Over Safety Continues
The authors of a new study say there’s no link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation, while another recent study suggests the inverse. Research into semaglutide use and suicidal thoughts…
- Medicine Blog
- September 4, 2024
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Why Getting Your Flu and COVID-19 Shots at the Same Time Is a Good Idea This Year
CDC guidelines for the 2024–25 flu season recommend the flu shot for all individuals ages 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. The recommendations include two key updates: a return…
- Medicine Blog
- September 4, 2024
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She Lived with Chronic Pain for Nearly Two Years, Then She Was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
About 1.5 million Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Talisa King is sharing her journey to receiving an RA diagnosis, proper treatment, and finding effective pain relief. King helps others…
- Medicine Blog
- September 4, 2024
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AFib Risk: Potassium Less Necessary After Heart Surgery Than Previously Thought
Researchers say the standard practice of potassium supplementation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery could be more relaxed. A new study suggests potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery is only needed…
- Medicine Blog
- August 31, 2024
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‘Weekend Warriors’ Get the Same Brain Health Benefits As Regular Exercisers
Weekend warriors — individuals who get most of their physical activity over one or two days in a week — gain similar brain health benefits as those who exercise more…
- Medicine Blog
- August 31, 2024
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Quitting Smoking Cuts Heart Attack Risk by Nearly 50%, Study Finds
Researchers report that people with coronary artery disease can reduce their risk of heart attack by 44% by quitting smoking. The risk for people with this condition increases by 8%…
