The Grand Kerala Ayurveda Fair kicks off in the state

The Grand Kerala Ayurveda Fair kicks off in the state

By Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As a prelude to the Global Ayurveda Fest, a 20-day state-wide Grand Kerala Ayurveda Fair (GKAF) was inaugurated on the occasion of National Ayurveda Day on Friday. Director of Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Dr G Jay, inaugurated the state-level GKAF, which will be held in all districts of Kerala till …

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Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Leonie, 60, from Perth, is facing a life-changing diagnosis. “My life will be shortened and my quality of life will no longer be the same,” she said. Léonie learned that she had peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage, in her feet. Léonie has nerve damage, likely caused by her inability to access Ozempic regularly.(ABC …

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CBD store opens with elixir bar on North Shore as old Chattanoogan returns to town | Chattanooga Times Free Press

CBD store opens with elixir bar on North Shore as old Chattanoogan returns to town |  Chattanooga Times Free Press

A North Carolina man with roots in Chattanooga is bringing his hemp-plant-based cannabidiol, or CBD, dispensary concept from Asheville to the Scenic City with the opening of a storefront on the North Shore. Jimmy Gallagher, who grew up in Chattanooga, hopes the Asheville dispensary expansion on Manufacturers Road will be the first of at least …

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How to spot Ozempic’s face

How to spot Ozempic's face

They may be larger than life, but the stars are diminishing – literally. My current favorite game is “spot celebrity chatter”, which is a bit like Where’s Wally, but much more difficult, because they’re the size of a paper clip, thanks to their possible, probable, definite use of Ozempic . And while I can’t name …

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Mayo Clinic employee health insurance will cap coverage of weight-loss drugs

Mayo Clinic employee health insurance will cap coverage of weight-loss drugs

ROCHESTER Mayo Clinic employees insured by the Mayo Medical Plan will see a new lifetime limit on weight-loss drug coverage starting in 2024. In a letter provided to the Post Bulletin, those prescribed FDA-approved weight loss medications, including Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave and others, will have the cost of those drugs covered up to $20,000 effective …

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How new weight loss drugs will impact insurance premiums – Marketplace

How new weight loss drugs will impact insurance premiums - Marketplace

The FDA has approved a new weight-loss drug, Eli Lillys Zepbound, sold under the name Mounjaro when it was only a diabetes drug. This is a new competitor to competitor Novo Nordisk’s very popular Wegovy injectable. Although these drugs can quickly help people lose weight, it is not yet clear how much they will increase …

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Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

TAMPA, Florida. You have probably already heard of the drug Ozempic, used to treat diabetes. But along the way, doctors discovered that it also helped patients lose weight by reducing their cravings. This drug, in high demand, is causing supply shortages around the world. Now, there’s a new warning from the FDA regarding the popular …

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Mater Dei patients sent to buy their own medicine, relatives say

Mater Dei patients sent to buy their own medicine, relatives say

Hospitalized patients are being asked to buy medical equipment, including medicines and bandages, as they are out of stock at Mater Dei Hospital, according to relatives. More than 20 people described on social media having had to leave their loved one’s bedside to go to a pharmacy at the request of hospital staff. They shared …

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New Postpartum Depression Drug Costs Nearly $16,000

New Postpartum Depression Drug Costs Nearly $16,000

OLATHE, Kan. — A new, first-of-its-kind oral pill to treat postpartum depression, which affects 1 in 7 women, comes with a hefty price tag. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae in August, but the company that makes the drug just announced the shocking price this week: $15,900 before insurance. This leaves many doctors …

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Soluble Suboxone linked to serious dental problems

woman hiding her teeth with her hands.

Tooth decay caused by Suboxone: who is affected? (Photo credit: Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock) Have you been taking prescribed Suboxone for at least six months to combat opioid addiction or to manage pain? Do you suffer from severe tooth decay and infections? Suboxone is a medication that brings hope and help to many people addicted to narcotics. …

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