Diabetic drugs are increasing in price Prices for critical medicines are on the rise. This time it was about the cost of diabetes medication. High costs are forcing some diabetics to make potentially life-threatening choices. ATLANTA – The cost of diabetes medication is on the rise. In some cases, prices for insulin and new diabetes…
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7 healthy desserts you can eat every day without gaining weight
Sweets are often seen as indulgent foods that can hinder weight loss efforts, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Healthy desserts made with nutritious ingredients can satisfy your sweet cravings while supporting your weight loss goals. Including natural sweeteners, fiber-rich fruit and healthy fats, these treats can provide essential nutrients and keep you…
Warning that long-term use of the anti-nausea pill is linked to depression and muscle weakness
Doctors are being warned about the dangers of overprescribing a common painkiller which has been linked to permanent tremors and disability. The treatment, metoclopramide, is prescribed to thousands of NHS patients each year to help cope with nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy and conditions such as migraines and indigestion. It works by blocking…
Can drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people live longer? Some experts see them as potential longevity pills
It’s the question many scientists are asking about the controversial drug, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, as some studies suggest it may help people age with fewer chronic diseases. The same goes for glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) receptor agonists like Zepbound and Mounjaro, leaving some experts to begin looking at them as potential longevity…