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…
Tying the Knot Could Keep High Blood Sugar…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- Getting hitched could help middle-aged and older folks get a better handle on their blood sugar, a new study reports. People living with a spouse appeared…
Long COVID Risk May Be Especially High for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- Many cancer patients who are infected with COVID-19 are left with lingering symptoms. A new study, published Feb. 7 in eLife, found that more than half…
Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2023
News Consumer News Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2023 By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Big changes are coming to health care after pandemic emergencies expire. People will soon have to pay part or all the cost of…
Flu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- The U.S. flu season is expected to extend into spring, and experts say it's not too late to get a flu shot. Last year’s flu season…
For Babys Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- Pregnant women can help protect their newborns from whooping cough by getting a Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
Kisspeptin: Is This Injected Hormone the Remedy for…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 -- If you are one of the millions of people distressed by low libido, help may be on the way in the form of a new hormone…
Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 -- Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests. Golfing beat walking or even…
Sudden Chest Pain: What Is Angina Pectoris?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 -- That feeling of crushing pain in your chest can be a medical emergency, but it can also be angina pectoris, or “stable angina” — a symptom…