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…
Vaping Now Outstrips Smoking Among U.S. Young Adults
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov, 16, 2023 -- Young adults are now more likely to vape than to smoke cigarettes, with more becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping than traditional smoking,…
Many Women With Breast Cancer Struggle With Sexual…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- For many women with breast cancer, struggles with sexual issues becomes a hidden burden, new research shows.Because most patients don't feel comfortable talking…
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Premature…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Using cannabis during pregnancy may not be as benign as some think, with a new review showing it raises the risk…
Compared to Other Wealthy Nations, Americans More Likely…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- If you need medical care, you're more likely to skip it due to cost issues if you're American than if you're Australian, Canadian,…
Waiting to Clamp Umbilical Cord May Save Preemies…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 -- The timing of a simple, standard part of childbirth could mean the difference between life and death for premature babies, a pair of…
Experimental Weight-Loss Drug, Retatrutide, Slashed Fat in Livers…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 15, 2023.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 -- Retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug that could compete against blockbusters Wegovy and Zepbound, may work…
As Suicide Rates Climb, Older Men Are Most…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 (Healthday News) -- As U.S. suicide rates continue to rise, new government data shows older men have become the most susceptible.In a report published…
What Is Babesiosis, a Tick-Borne Illness?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 -- You likely know that Lyme disease can be spread by ticks, but have you heard of babesiosis?It’s a different disease caused by the…