Search Result For: weight loss drugs
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Burger King Offering Free 8oz Ranch ‘Big Dip’ Cup with Sandwiches: What Nutritionists Think
Burger King announced it will begin offering free 8oz “Big Dip” tubs of ranch dressing for dipping with any sandwich. Here’s how that can significantly change the nutritional value of your meal and impact your health.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?
What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can still help people lose weight with fewer side effects at a lower cost.
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.
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.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
New Cervical Cancer Treatment Improves Survival Rates, Clinical Trial Shows
Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show promise for a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. The new treatment includes a combination of induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: 3 Key Changes to Know
In 2025, fewer Medicare Advantage plans will be available. Some health care providers will stop accepting certain Medicare Advantage plans. There will also be a drop in the number of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Liam Payne Toxicology Report Suggests ‘Pink Cocaine’ May Have Led to Death
An initial toxicology report revealed that former One Direction member Liam Payne had several drugs, including “pink cocaine,” in his system when he died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here's How to Reduce Your Risk
New guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association highlight unique risk factors for women and how social determinants of health impact stroke risk. The new recommendations emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.
