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…
Those Who Fear Serious Illness More Likely to…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 -- Having severe hypochondria can prompt hours of needless worrying, but in an ironic twist new research now shows it could also shorten your…
Supreme Court Will Rule on Availability of Abortion…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- The Supreme Court will review the ability of American women to easily access a commonly used abortion pill, the court announced Wednesday.Mifepristone has…
Scientists May Have Spotted the Cause, and Possible…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- Sudden nausea and then a quick run to a nearby bathroom: Pregnant women know all too well the misery of morning sickness.Now, British…
Stephen Colbert Returns to Late Night Show After…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- Comedian Stephen Colbert returned to his popular late night talk show this week after recovering from a ruptured appendix he suffered roughly three…
Most Older Americans Think Medicare Should Cover Weight-Loss…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- An overwhelming majority of older Americans think health insurers and Medicare should cover the cost of weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound,…
Why Teens Use Marijuana: Study Finds Its Not…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- Teens who avidly use weed typically use it either for enjoyment or to cope, but both uses have a dark side to them,…
Plant-Based Diets Cut Diabetes Risk by 24%
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- A healthy plant-based diet can reduce a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes by 24%, a new study has found.Eating plenty of fresh…
Smartwatches Are Spotting Hidden Heart Trouble in Kids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 -- Connor Heinz started experiencing periods of a racing heartbeat at age 12, but doctors were having a hard time pinning down the problem.The…