Ozempic warning: Doctors advise caution in patients using diabetes medication for weight loss
Some doctors are warning against using a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes for weight loss after some patients said it helped them shed […]
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New weight loss drugs that became popular in 2022: risks, side effects
Drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are gaining popularity as weight loss treatments. Originally used to treat diabetes, the drugs help moderate appetite and reduce cravings. […]
4 Dietitian-Recommended One-Pot Recipes for Weight Loss Over 50
The key to healthy weight loss over 50 is eating a balanced diet (high in protein and fiber), getting regular exercise, and not overdoing it. […]
Weight loss study led to lower BMI in obese teenagers
Semaglutide — the drug in blockbuster anti-obesity drug Wegovy — plus lifestyle intervention resulted in a “significant reduction” in body mass index in overweight teenagers […]
Medical weight loss programs provide physician-led support and treatment
This month’s Healthy Actions column, which takes a monthly look at a medical topic of interest with a local expert, focuses on medical weight-loss programs […]
Cure for hair loss may be on the horizon as Japanese researchers create mature hair follicles in the lab
Scientists in Japan have successfully grown mature hair follicles in a lab — something scientists hope may eventually lead to effective treatments for hair loss […]
Elon Musk is among stars using off-label $900 injections for weight loss
The right and famous are turning to the diabetes drug Ozempic as a fast-acting weight-loss solution. Everyone from Hollywood stars to tech moguls are turning […]
First alopecia hair loss drug – affecting Jada Pinkett Smith – approved as NHS can pay
Regulators have given the green light to the first alopecia treatment proven to regrow hair. Studies have shown that taking the daily pill can almost […]
Long covid: what we know about loss of smell and taste
CNN — Imagine waking up one morning after recovering from Covid-19 to find your coffee smells like unwashed socks, your eggs stink like poo and […]
Woman back pain, weight loss from deadly fungal infection valley fever
Desiree Chan developed back pain, cough, fatigue, night sweats and weight loss in late 2020. Doctors tested the 33-year-old for many infectious diseases such as […]