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Dangerous Ozempic scams on the rise — how you can become very sick, lose money
August 2, 2024 | 11:04amUS poison centers fielded nearly 3,000 semaglutide calls from January to November 2023 — 15 times the amount in 2019.
Accuracy of blood tests for Alzheimer's disease varies: study
July 30, 2024 | 2:28pm"Some of the blood tests are accurate and some are not, and doctors don’t know which tests to use," Dr. Suzanne Schindler said.
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.
Who's taking Ozempic? New data reveals 'significant' shift, prompts shortage fears
July 22, 2024 | 5:00pmGLP-1 drug "use took off so quickly that we lost control and vision of how fast people were picking up these medications, and the trends of use are uncertain,” one...
Bike commuting lowers risk of early death by 47%: 'important findings'
July 16, 2024 | 6:30pmThis is wheelie good news for cyclists.
Obesity drugs without the icky nausea? Researchers say it's possible
July 10, 2024 | 11:00amNausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects of obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — and one of the major reasons why some...
How a cheap supplement may help you finally get rid of that stubborn acne
July 10, 2024 | 3:02amIs this the sea-cret to clear skin?
Ozempic better than insulin in lowering the risk of certain cancers: study
July 5, 2024 | 11:03amThe study included 1.65 million people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed insulin, metformin or an Ozempic-like drug between March 2005 and November 2018.
I plateaued on Ozempic — now I'm trying an experimental new obesity drug
July 2, 2024 | 3:05pmDiane Schram is giving obesity medications another shot.
Fact check: Biden's horrific debate performance made worse by multiple lies and gaffes
June 29, 2024 | 6:01pmPresident Biden was guilty of plenty of whoppers during Thursday night's presidential debate.
Drug prices soar nearly 40% over past decade, surpassing inflation: study
June 28, 2024 | 11:57amAs Americans shoulder the burden of prescription costs, they face higher copays, coinsurance and deductibles, according to GoodRx.
Adderall, Botox and a B12 shot in the butt: Why Trump's claim that Biden will be 'pumped up' on drugs for debate isn't so far-fetched
June 26, 2024 | 6:08pm"They just need that energy and not the side effects of caffeine and illicit drugs," Victoria Corabi, a nurse practitioner and founding partner of Beauté Aesthetics in New York City,...
Heat waves are extra dangerous if you're taking these medications
June 17, 2024 | 12:01pmThe heat is on.
Dangers of taking Ozempic to get 'beach body ready' revealed by top doc
June 16, 2024 | 5:57pm"Drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy should only be used by people prescribed them for obesity or diabetes," said Stephen Powis, the national medical director of NHS England.
Creepy dad admits he drugged 12-year-old girls’ smoothies at sleepover — and gives bizarre excuse why
June 12, 2024 | 2:31pmMichael Meyden was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to putting drugs in fruit smoothies he then served the young girls who were staying at his home last August.
Ozempic and Wegovy users are less likely to become addicted to alcohol: study
June 12, 2024 | 10:20am"This is very promising news in that we may have a new therapeutic method to treat [alcohol use disorder]," said Rong Xu, the study’s lead researcher.
CVS-branded nasal spray for babies recalled after finding it is made with 'machines used to produce pesticides'
June 11, 2024 | 1:27pmIn the last 10 years, CVS has recalled 133 over-the-counter generic drugs due to safety concerns -- nearly twice as many as Walgreens.
Weight loss surgery more effective than obesity drugs, diet changes: study
June 11, 2024 | 6:04am"Surgery needs to play a bigger role in obesity treatment and be considered earlier in the disease process," said study co-author and bariatric surgeon Dr. Marina Kurian of NYU Langone...
Prescription drugs could be illegal and confiscated while traveling overseas — here's which to leave at home: experts
June 3, 2024 | 9:12am"Bringing prohibited medications into a foreign country can have the potential for serious consequences, such as confiscation of medications, fines and possible arrest."
Cadence OTC sweeps Plan B, Ella with a Morning After Pill under $20
June 2, 2024 | 9:00amWatch out Plan B, Cadence OTC is coming for you.