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…
Climate Change Will Harm Childrens Mental Health: Report
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- Raging wildfires, droughts, floods and record-breaking heat brought on by climate change are taking a toll on kids’ already fragile mental health. This is the main…
Renters May Age Faster Than Homeowners, Study Finds
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- Renting a home, rather than owning it outright, may speed up the body's aging process, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when compared with people…
Narcolepsy Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- A medication already approved for excessive daytime sleepiness may help ease attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults who aren’t getting relief from available treatments, according to…
Olympic Legend Mary Lou Retton Battling Rare Form…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton -- the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in women's gymnastics -- is in intensive care with a…
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 – California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are linked to health issues. Although the law, signed by Gov.…
Nasal Spray COVID Vaccine Shows Promise in Early…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- New research points to the potential of a COVID-19 vaccine delivered through the nose. The phase 1 clinical trial showed that the product, administered nasally in…
FDA Warns of Dangers of Compounded Ketamine for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about risks of using compounded versions of the drug ketamine, often taken for psychiatric disorders. Compounded products…
As Menthol Ban Nears, Big Tobacco Is Adding…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- Cigarette makers are using synthetic menthol substitutes in what appears to be an effort to skirt a looming federal menthol ban, researchers say. The menthol flavor…