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…
Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- The Biden administration has again delayed enacting a ban on menthol cigarettes following intense lobbying from the tobacco industry.Along with that pressure, other…
Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions.But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain…
Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- Women in the their 50s and 60s who've gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they're diagnosed with…
PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- “Forever” PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds.The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of…
Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Dec 6, 2023.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish…
New Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Now Available, Company…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- The newly approved weight-loss medication known as Zepbound is now available for patients to take, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Tuesday."Today opens another…
Spotting Epilepsy in Kids Isnt Always Easy: Know…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Neurologist Dr. Deborah Holder says she often has parents come to her with kids who've experienced what they call "funny spells." “Sometimes I…
Minorities Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care,…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Few people look forward to doctor visits, but a new survey shows that many minorities feel a deep sense of dread. Some even…