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 …
Millions of families have some form of medical debt, and it can be daunting and debilitating if you’re struggling to pay the bill. But before you sign up for one of those medical credit cards or a loan offered by the health care provider — promising to ease the burden — Consumer Reports warns that …
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Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limits. Health insurance …
New Delhi (India), November 4: Laser eye surgery, such as LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), has become a sought-after solution for people seeking to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness and low vision. astigmatism. These measures offer the promise of reduced reliance on glasses and contact lenses, but they …
If you walked into a pharmacy, you were greeted with an insane choice of combination cold remedies. With a variety of labels like cold & flu, nighttime, cough & sinus, extra strength and maximum strength, it’s difficult for anyone to know exactly what they need. I’ll try to break it down based on the symptom …
Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) began a rulemaking process that, if enacted, would reshape the credit reporting and debt collection landscape and could have a detrimental effect on financial results of medical and dental providers. As we noted previously, the CFPB, led by Rohit Chopra, continues to make medical financing and debt …
Austrian health authorities are the latest to warn the public to stay away from unreliable sources of semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, following recent reports of side effects serious problems linked to counterfeit products. Residents have reportedly been hospitalized with dangerously low blood sugar and seizures after taking …
The storm around him continues to grow. Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips answered questions about attempts to silence him, his criticism of alternative medicine and the massive outpouring of support. Aren’t you intimidated? Your Twitter/X accounts have recently been suspended. This is another attempt to silence the discourse on rational, logical and reasonable health care and …
In today’s digital age, healthcare is increasingly relying on data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes. This change has made medical records management more critical than ever. Amid these changes, patient privacy has become a major concern, justifying the need for effective measures to ensure the security of sensitive information. A widely adopted method to address …