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…
Many New Moms Cant Access Good Health Care,…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- Many new moms, particularly those on Medicaid, struggle to get health care and social support in the year following their baby's birth, new…
Depression Can Be a Killer for People With…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- Many people with type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, and this combination can lead to premature death, researchers say.“More than 35 million…
Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- Patients with osteoarthritis in their thumbs can get good long-term outcomes with orthotics and exercise therapy, and avoid surgery at the same time,…
Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- Exposure to wildfire-related air pollution in western states has taken its toll on U.S. patients who are on dialysis.New research linked it to…
Doctors: Want Patients to Lose Weight? Stay Upbeat
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- When doctors advise patients to lose weight, an optimistic approach is more likely to get results.Researchers found that patients were more likely to…
Gun Violence Takes Huge Mental, Financial Toll on…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- Gun violence causes a ripple effect that creates a lasting impact on young people lucky enough to survive being shot, as well as…
Caregivings Financial Toll Is Often Hidden
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- A growing number of people have become unpaid caregivers for loved ones, and a new report says many are overlooking the financial consequences…
More U.S. Children Enter Foster Care in States…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- When states have restrictive abortion laws in place, more children end up in foster care, new research finds.This happened even…