Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 -- Semaglutide -- the active ingredient in the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy -- can…
San Francisco Set to Ban Forever Chemicals in…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 -- San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on "forever chemicals" in the…
U.S. Drowning Deaths Rising Again After Years of…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Following decades of declines, drowning deaths are once again climbing in the United…
About 8,000 Women Per Month Are Getting Abortion…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 -- While some states have moved to severely curb women's access to abortion, including abortion pills,…
Early Hints at a Gene Therapy Cure for…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- An experimental gene therapy could one day provide a first-ever cure for genital and oral…
Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie…
Recent Release From Jail a Big Risk Factor…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Inmates released from jail have a ninefold increased risk of suicide within the following year,…
Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis,…
Surgical Outcomes Better With More Women on Your…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence…