The impact of lifestyle choices on health and longevity is a well-established concept that includes exercise, sleep patterns, and eating habits. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition makes an interesting connection between eating dinner early and potentially living longer. The research was conducted on La Villa, a province in Abruzzo, Italy, which …
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. …
A former Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing two patients with insulin doses faces additional murder charges and has confessed to trying to kill 19 more people in multiple locations, authorities said Thursday. In May, Heather Pressdee, 41, admitted to authorities that she had intended to kill three patients under her care with doses of insulin, …
SJS drug reactions: who is affected? (Photo credit: BDS Piotr Marcinski/Shutterstock) Have you developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking a medication? Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious skin reaction that occurs after taking certain medications. Medications related to SJS include: Over-the-counter pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDs) Antibiotics Anticonvulsants Antipsychotics …
These weight loss medications have been shown to increase the risk of pancreatitis and other serious digestive disorders. Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsu) and liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) are GLP-1 agonist drugs that have been praised for their weight loss effect. However, one study found that these popular diabetes medications increase the risk of serious …
Britain’s health agency is warning the public not to buy pre-filled pens claiming to contain the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Saxenda without a prescription, after a small number of people were hospitalized. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said those hospitalized suffered serious side effects, including hypoglycemic shock and coma, indicating the pens …
CNN — Britain’s health agency is warning the public not to buy pre-filled pens claiming to contain the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Saxenda without a prescription, after a small number of people were hospitalized. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said those hospitalized suffered serious side effects, including hypoglycemic shock and coma, indicating …
Long-term use of weight-loss drugs causes problems, doctor says Drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are testing some of their most popular diabetes and weight loss drugs on patients as young as 6 years old. Lilly, based in Indiana, plans to test tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Mounjaro, on children and adolescents with type …
TOP LINE: There is a graded positive association between depressive symptoms and mortality among adults, a finding that researchers say supports the development of a comprehensive national strategy to improve mental and physical health. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from 23,694 adults (mean age, 44 years; 50% men) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey …
Top line Long-term exposure to air pollution during and after pregnancy increases a woman’s chances of experiencing postpartum depression, a study published Wednesday suggests, confirming previous research suggesting that prolonged exposure to Air pollution negatively affects mental health. Researchers suggest public health interventions could ease the burden of postpartum depression … [+] probably caused by …