Search Result For: Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

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Date: 2024/11/08 - 16:00

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to changes in the gut microbiome in new study

Microbial diversity in the gut of people with rheumatoid arthritis is significantly reduced compared to that of the healthy individual, a new study shows.

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Date: 2024/11/07 - 20:31

Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent several types of cancer, including colon, stomach, and lung cancers, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/07 - 04:00

Quincy Jones Lived with Brain Aneurysms, Diabetes for Years Before His Death at 91

Music legend Quincy Jones, known for producing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album and other hits, managed living with two brain aneurysms and type 2 diabetes years before his death at 91.

Date: 2024/11/06 - 02:32

James Van Der Beek’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Alarming Trend In Young People

Actor James Van Der Beek, formerly of "Dawson's Creek, announced that he is battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor's diagnosis is part of a startling trend in rising colon cancer cases among young adults.

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Date: 2024/11/05 - 18:11

Can Ozempic and Wegovy help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain?

Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and boost weight loss, may also help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain in people with obesity, a trial finds.

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Date: 2024/11/04 - 21:11

Higher zinc intake may increase endometriosis risk

Consuming higher amounts of zinc may significantly increase the risk of endometriosis compared to consuming lower amounts, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

3 More Benefits GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Provide in Addition to Weight Loss

New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce several health risks in addition to treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Eating Nothing But Sardines May Help You Lose Weight, But Experts Say It's a Bad Idea

A North Carolina woman says she lost 35 pounds after consuming only sardines and MCT oil for more than three months, but says she doesn’t call it a “diet.” Experts caution that limiting your diet to a single food for extended periods can have negative health effects.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Why Naltrexone Is Considered the ‘Ozempic for Alcohol’ Use Disorder

Naltrexone (referred to as the "Ozempic of alcohol") is a drug that can help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings for people living with substance misuse disorder. Here's what to know about the potential benefits and risks of the medication.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse

A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. These medications interact with a part of the brain that can help suppress appetite, which may also help curb addictive behaviors.