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…
Whole Grain Foods Could Help Black Seniors Avoid…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 -- Whole grains could be the key to Black people protecting their brains against aging and dementia, a new study reports.Black folks who ate…
Surgery Doesnt Get Safer When Patient, Surgeon Are…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HeathDay News) -- More female surgeons are entering the field, which brings up a new question: Are your surgical outcomes likely to be better…
Want to Avoid Knee Replacement? Build Up Your…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 -- Squats and lunges aren’t the most fun exercises, but a new study says they’ll help save your knees.Folks with strong quads building up…
Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is…
New Advances Mean Many Patients Go Home Same…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.And thanks…
Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy,…
Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 -- It’s common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some…
Avoid Food Poisoning This Holiday Season
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- The last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they’ve set.That’s…