Ozempic Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease in people living with type 2 diabetes. People using the drug had a reduced risk of being…
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Insurance Coverage for OTC Birth Control
The Biden-Harris administration has proposed a new rule that would significantly expand contraception coverage for 52 million females of reproductive age. If finalized, the rule would require private health insurers…
Healthgrades Names America’s Top Hospitals for Specialty Care
Healthgrades has revealed its 2025 awards for America’s top hospitals for specialty care. The rankings include overall specialty rankings, outpatient rankings, and specialty rankings by state. These facilities are among…
High-Intensity Exercise Works Like An Appetite Suppressant, Study Finds
Exercise has a complex relationship with appetite that may make you feel hungry or satiated. New research indicates that high-intensity exercise could mitigate feelings of hunger, particularly in women, by…
80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here’s How to Reduce Your Risk
The American Stroke Association has updated its guidelines on stroke risk reduction for the first time since 2014. In their recommendations, the ASA urges healthcare professionals to carefully screen patients…
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: 3 Key Changes to Know
Fewer Medicare Advantage plans will be available in 2025. Some health care providers will stop accepting certain Medicare Advantage plans. There will also be a drop in the number of…
Liam Payne Toxicology Report Suggests ‘Pink Cocaine’ May Have Led to Death
Liam Payne, a former member of pop group One Direction, passed away on October 16. His death is still under investigation, but authorities believe that drug use was a potential…
New Cervical Cancer Treatment Improves Survival Rates, Clinical Trial Shows
A phase 3 clinical trial suggests a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. The recommendation includes a combination of induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy. The…
Got a Sweet Tooth? Here’s Why Your Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke May be Higher
In a recent study, having a sweet tooth was linked with a greater risk of depression compared to those who favor healthier foods. Preferring sweets was also associated with greater…
How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A new study shows a 50% lower risk of alcohol intoxication among people with alcohol use disorder who take GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss and diabetes. The findings also…