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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FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating several hospitalizations and deaths potentially linked to counterfeit semaglutide drugs, such as Ozempic, according to multiple reports. At least three Americans have been hospitalized after injecting themselves with suspected counterfeit products, CBS News reported. The hospitalizations under investigation are believed to be among 42 cases reported to the …

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Adopt a rescue dog? Here’s what you need to know about pet insurance

Adopt a rescue dog?  Here's what you need to know about pet insurance

Adopting a rescue or shelter dog not only gives a home to an animal in need. It can be a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you, and a loyal companion for everyone to snuggle up with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is …

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Pulling a sleepless night works like an antidepressant: Northwest study

According to a new study, even one night's worth of sleep deprivation saw lingering antidepressant effects that lasted for days, plus increased neuroplasticity.

Students, rejoice, your sleepless nights may have more benefits than earning you an A. That all-too-familiar feeling of “tension but fatigue” from not getting enough sleep for just one night may actually have antidepressant effects, according to a study led by a team at Northwestern University. Although chronic sleep deprivation has been studied extensively, scientists …

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Narcissists use these tricks to win arguments and avoid falling into the trap: therapist

Narcissists use these tricks to win arguments and avoid falling into the trap: therapist

It’s just not worth it. Dr. Annie Zimmerman, a therapist who runs @your_pocket_therapist on TikTok, revealed five signs to confirm you’re arguing with a narcissist. “Having a healthy argument or healthy conflict with a narcissist is almost impossible,” the therapist said. “You can’t logically reason with a narcissist because they tend to resort to one …

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Ozempic Mimicking Foods Revealed Best for Weight Loss

Ozempic Mimicking Foods Revealed Best for Weight Loss

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have radically transformed the world of weight loss. Health experts know that there are probably many foods in your pantry right now that affect the body, like these medications. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in these medications, which work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone produced by your body when you eat. …

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Fake Ozempic now widespread, authorities say, after tricked users landed in hospital

Fake Ozempic now widespread, authorities say, after tricked users landed in hospital

Watch out for fake Zempics. Health authorities are warning of a drastic increase in the number of fraudulent Ozempic pens after several people in Austria were hospitalized for injecting a pseudo-substance. Patients suffered hypoglycemia and seizures, indicating that the pens contained insulin instead of the active ingredient semaglutide Ozempic. It is not clear whether users …

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How to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter

How to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter

Less sun, colder days, longer nights and less time spent outdoors can all impact your mental well-being, experts say. During these final months of the year, and especially as we move into fall and begin to think about winter, many Americans may experience a change in mood, which is common. Health experts have revealed why …

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I had a “life-threatening allergic reaction.” I filmed a TikTok instead of using my EpiPen

I had a “life-threatening allergic reaction.”  I filmed a TikTok instead of using my EpiPen

A TikTok influencer is sparking concern for not using her EpiPen while suffering a “life-threatening allergic reaction”, she continues to film. Shivaika Sewlal, 22, has gained hundreds of thousands of followers on social media by posting videos sharing how she lives with more than 40 allergies, eczema and asthma. She recently went viral with two …

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