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People sitting around a table eating a meal.

Date: 2024/11/19 - 02:00

Ozempic: Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods to Eat While Taking Weight Loss Drugs

Eating some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods while taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may trigger or worsen uncomfortable side effects. Health experts share which holiday foods are best to eat or avoid if you're on a weight loss medication.

A person takes prescription pills out of bottles and organize them into a container on a table

Date: 2024/11/16 - 10:31

5 big changes to Medicare 2025 plans you should know during open enrollment

Major changes in 2025 include Medicare Advantage plans and a new $2,000 out-of-pocket max under Part D, eliminating "donut hole" coverage gap.

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Date: 2024/11/15 - 21:31

Drugs like Ozempic may help lower 2nd stroke, heart attack risk

GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic, and SLGT2 inhibitor drugs like Jardiance have been linked with a lower risk of a second stroke or a heart attack in stroke survivors.

Date: 2024/11/14 - 16:00

Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

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Date: 2024/11/14 - 04:00

Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped

New research shows that heavy alcohol use among adults in the U.S. has persisted beyond the pandemic. In 2022, heavy alcohol use rose by 20%, particularly among adults in their 40s.

Vitamin d supplements in a glass dish on a table counter

Date: 2024/11/14 - 02:31

Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity

Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study suggests.

Older couple viewing prescription drugs, smartphone

Date: 2024/11/12 - 15:32

5 Changes to Medicare in 2025 Will Affect Part D Coverage, Drug Costs

Some major changes to Medicare Plan D in 2025 include an annual $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on drugs spending and a payment plan that allows enrollees to pay for their drugs in capped monthly installments.