7 Simple Tips to Manage Extreme Hunger After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
Extreme hunger is common after people stop taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, but health experts say these simple tips can help you successfully manage it and maintain a healthy weight.
Cellphones Not Linked to Brain Cancer Risk, WHO Review of 63 Studies Finds
A World Health Organization review of 63 studies found no link between using mobile phones and a person's risk of developing brain cancer.
How the ‘Fridgescaping’ Trend Can Increase Your Risk of Food-Borne Illnesses
‘Fridgescaping,’ the art of elaborately decorating the inside of your refrigerator, may seem like a harmless new TikTok trend, but health experts say it can pose some serious health risks — and a few benefits if you don’t overdo it.
Does Ozempic, Wegovy Cause Suicidal Thoughts? Debate Over Safety Continues
A new study found that people who use semaglutide are not at risk for developing suicidal thoughts or behavior. As the debate over the psychiatric safety of GLP-1 drugs continues, other research has s
Why Getting Your Flu and COVID-19 Shots at the Same Time Is a Good Idea This Year
Infectious disease experts recommend getting your flu shot and updated COVID-19 shot at the same time, ideally from late September through October.
She Lived with Chronic Pain for Nearly Two Years, Then She Was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
After nearly two years of living with chronic pain, here’s how Talisa King says she finally found relief once she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
AFib Risk: Potassium Less Necessary After Heart Surgery Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests that potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery is only needed if a patient has low potassium levels. Researchers say the standard practice of potassium supplementation after
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‘Weekend Warriors’ Get the Same Brain Health Benefits As Regular Exercisers
Weekend warriors gain similar brain health benefits as those who exercise more regularly. A new study shows that weekend warriors had risk reductions for dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, anxiety, and depression.
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Tips to Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus, Dengue, and EEE
Mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. Here's how you can protect yourself from the 4 most common, including West Nile virus and dengue.
‘Real Housewives’ Star Vicki Gunvalson Shares Details of Near-Fatal Health Scare Following Misdiagnosis
"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Vicki Gunvalson is sharing details about a recent health scare she experienced following a misdiagnosis that nearly turned fatal.
Quitting Smoking Cuts Heart Attack Risk by Nearly 50%, Study Finds
Researchers report that people with coronary artery disease can reduce their heart attack risk by 44% by quitting smoking. They note that people who only reduce the amount they smoke don't lower
TikTok Loves These 6 Herbal Supplements, But They May Damage Your Liver
Herbal supplements are going viral on TikTok due to their reported health benefits, but new research finds six of the most popular (including green tea extract and turmeric) have been linked with liver toxicity. Here’s what to know.
Sleeping In on Weekends May Lower Your Heart Disease Risk By 20%
New research suggests that sleeping in on weekends may help you catch up on lost sleep and lower your heart disease risk by up to 20%. The effects of "compensatory sleep" were more pronounce
Eli Lilly Cuts Zepbound Prices by 50% With Single-Dose Vials: What to Know
Eli Lilly announced that single-dose vials of the weight-loss drug Zepbound will be sold at a discount price of 50% or more. Consumers who pay for medications out of pocket without insurance must purc
Why Good Sleep Habits Are Important For Adults With Overweight, Obesity
A study in overweight individuals found that misaligned body clocks are linked to raised metabolic risk factors. The findings show the metabolic changes vary between males and females. Realigning the
The Popping Sensation She Felt In Her Head Was the First Sign of an Aneurysm
When Peggi Wegener experienced a short popping sensation in her head that quickly passed, she didn’t realize it the first sign she’d had a brain aneurysm. Here's what she did next.
Most Baby Foods In the U.S. Don’t Meet Nutritional Guidelines: What to Know
A new study found that 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Many foods were low in protein but high in sugar and sodium. Exp