Counterfeit versions of the “next Ozempic” retatrutide are being peddled by the Chinese site GorillaHealing.com, even though the real version will not be approved until at least 2026.

Counterfeit versions of Eli Lilly's retatrutide, hailed as potential 'new Ozempic,' sold directly to US consumers

Counterfeit versions of Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, hailed as a potential “new Ozempic,” are being sold directly to U.S. consumers through Chinese websites, although regulatory approval remains years away. Hundreds of marketers are offering the new drug to buyers in the United States through websites such as Made-in-China.com and GorillaHealing.com, the Wall Street Journal reports. Some …

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Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year – WTOP News

Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year - WTOP News

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up today for a free email subscription to InsideNoVa.com. The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion annually in unrealized …

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Connecticut Hospitals Question OHS Referral Process, Policy Recommendations | Addicted to CT News

Connecticut Hospitals Question OHS Referral Process, Policy Recommendations |  Addicted to CT News

Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) continues to sound the alarm on ongoing issues with the Office of Health Strategy’s (OHS) cost growth benchmark process and recent policy recommendations, citing data inconsistencies, financial strain and neglected advice from medical professionals. Earlier this week, they wrote a letter to lawmakers on the Public …

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Raechelle Chase: Influencer Mom Whose Fitness Tips Inspired 1.4 Million People Dies Suddenly, Leaving Behind Five Children

Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who at one time had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an 'internet sensation' – died earlier this month.

A New Zealand influencer and mother of five famous for her inspirational fitness posts has died. Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who once had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an ‘internet sensation’ – died earlier this month. The cause of her death is not known at this …

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Are you not taking prescribed medications to save money? Ways to Reduce Costs

Are you not taking prescribed medications to save money?  Ways to Reduce Costs

Ways to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Eighty percent of adults think the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable, according to a KFF poll. This is why people don’t take their medications as prescribed. MILWAUKEE – Life with rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating. Nancy Koch, of Wauwatosa, lives with the disease every day. “It affects the …

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GoLocalProv | News | You Can’t Stop Fentanyl – Froma Harrop

GoLocalProv |  News |  You Can't Stop Fentanyl - Froma Harrop

Tuesday October 17, 2023 Froma Harrop, columnist Enlarge + Froma Harrop, columnist PHOTO: File Fentanyl has killed more Americans than the wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. And behind that are even more vicious illicit drugs. The Justice Department may charge Chinese companies producing fentanyl and the precursor chemicals used to make it. The …

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Popular Melbourne gym franchise F45 collapses after fitness chain’s share price plummets

F45 Training Bayswater North, in the east of the city, went into liquidation on Sunday

Popular Melbourne gym franchise F45 collapses after fitness chain’s share price plummets By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:42 pm EDT, October 16, 2023 | Updated: 5:18 pm EDT, October 17, 2023 Struggling fitness chain F45 has suffered another blow with the closure of a popular Melbourne branch. OF45 Training Bayswater North, in …

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How a Utah woman found relief from her decades of depression with ketamine

How a Utah woman found relief from her decades of depression with ketamine

Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes Living with depression, anxiety, PTSD or other mental illnesses is not easy. This can be a real exercise in patience and long-suffering. Whether it’s months, years, or decades, it can be exhausting, especially if traditional treatments don’t work. “Depression can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends …

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How micro-breaks throughout the day can help reduce burnout ‘flow rest = success’

How micro-breaks throughout the day can help reduce burnout 'flow rest = success'

As employees face unprecedented rates of burnout due to workplace stress, companies and researchers are increasingly looking to prevent this from taking a toll on their workforce. One such company is Exos, a performance coaching company, which partnered with psychologists at Hofstra University to conduct a study on how they can harness the concept of …

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Where the sun no longer provides enough vitamin D until next spring

Where the sun no longer provides enough vitamin D until next spring

Article File: Sunshine (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) Many Americans living north of 37 degrees north latitude will soon need to find an alternative source of vitamin D, a vital nutrient. Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function, and brain cell activity. Mayo Clinic. …

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