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…
Living in Walkable Neighborhoods Lowers Womens Cancer Risk
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – Healthy steps: Living in a neighborhood that’s easy to walk in could be good for women’s health. New research finds that women who live in walkable…
Could Folks Suffer From Long Colds, Similar to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition. But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only…
Music Lovers Physiology Synchronizes at Classical Music Concerts
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance. Previous studies have…
Going Vegan Healthy for Dogs, Cats — and…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- Should Fluffy and Fido go vegan? A new study says yes — for the environment. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that livestock…
70 Million Slime Licker Candies Recalled Due to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- Candy Dynamics Inc. said Thursday it is recalling 70 million of its candies because they can pose a choking hazard. The recall is for its “Slime…
CDC Stops Issuing New COVID Vaccination Cards
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- Wallet-friendly cards showing proof of COVID vaccinations served a purpose early in the pandemic, but they’re on their way out. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Study Confirms Risk of Gastro Issues for People…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side…
Cancer Drug Shortages Persist Across U.S.
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- U.S. cancer centers continue to have shortages of commonly used chemotherapy drugs, a new survey shows, though the medications are not as scarce as they were…