Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with blocked intestine: ‘Be very careful’

Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with blocked intestine: 'Be very careful'

An Oregon father of two believes Ozempic twice gave him intestinal obstructions that left him fighting for his life. Wilson “Bo” Muhlheim, 79, told the Daily Mail he was prescribed the injectable vaccine late last year to help manage his type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for …

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A common anti-anxiety pill taken by 16 million Americans isn’t very effective and its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated, according to a Harvard analysis.

Xanax, also known as alprazolam, was approved by the FDA in 1981 and belongs to the benzodiazepine class, a group of depressant medications used to relieve anxiety.

It’s known to be addictive, harmful to the body, and carries the risk of overdose — and now scientists say Xanax might not even be that effective. Researchers from Harvard University and Oregon Health & Science University re-examined trials and studies investigating the effectiveness of Xanax in treating panic disorder. They found several examples of …

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COLUMN: How moving to Oregon affects Medicare enrollment – Salem Reporter

COLUMN: How moving to Oregon affects Medicare enrollment - Salem Reporter

It’s always nice to see family members helping each other in difficult circumstances. In this case, Medicare insurance was the challenge. A Salem area woman was helping her brother who lives in a neighboring state make decisions about insurance and living arrangements. She made an appointment with a volunteer advisor from Senior Health Insurance Benefits …

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