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Date: 2025/03/20 - 00:00
Compounding Pharmacies to Stop Making Ozempic, Zepound Knockoffs: What to Know
The FDA ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making copycat versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound now that the GLP-1 drug shortage has ended. People who rely on compounded GLP-1s say they may not be able to afford brand-name versions, which are often not covered by insurance.
Date: 2025/03/19 - 01:00
Heavy Periods During Perimenopause Linked to Fatigue. Here's How to Cope
A study found abnormal menstrual bleeding during perimenopause is associated with fatigue. Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue.
Date: 2025/03/16 - 19:32
'White Lotus' Characters Pop Lorazepam Pills, Highlighting Risks of the Drug
In Season 3 of the HBO series "The White Lotus," some characters pop lorazepam like candy, highlighting the potential for dependency and misuse. The prescription drug is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia due to anxiety or situational stress.
Date: 2025/03/14 - 23:32
Why Spring Allergies Are Expected to Be Longer, Stronger This Year
Spring allergy season is expected to worsen in 2025. Longer growing seasons due to climate change have caused seasonal allergies to become more severe. You can limit pollen exposure during allergy season with frequent handwashing and limiting time spent outdoors when pollen levels are high.
Date: 2025/03/01 - 21:32
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Kate Walsh Shares Healthy Habits for Cancer Prevention
Kate Walsh, formerly of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," shares how cancer impacted her life. The "Emily and Paris" actress was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 48, and both her parents died of cancer. Walsh is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection.
Date: 2025/03/01 - 16:00
Can antidepressants speed up cognitive decline in dementia?
In a study of thousands of people with dementia, researchers found that treatment with antidepressants was linked to faster cognitive decline — though certain medications appeared to have a greater impact than others.
Date: 2025/02/28 - 02:00
More Young Females Experiencing Untreated Perimenopause, Study Finds
A new study reports many women ages 30 to 35 may have untreated perimenopausal symptoms like brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety, irregular periods, and vaginal dryness. Many women dismiss perimenopausal symptoms because they might associate menopause with being older, the authors say.
Date: 2025/02/20 - 03:00
Trump Issues Executive Order to Expand IVF Access: What to Know
Infertility rates are rising in the U.S. To meet the growing need for fertility treatments, President Trump issued an executive order to expand in vitro fertilization (IVF) access and lower costs, which can run up to $25,000 for a cycle.