June 27 (Reuters) – Shawnte struggled with her weight for years before being prescribed Novo Nordisks’ anti-diabetic drug Ozempic for weight loss in 2020, helping the former New York music industry pro lose more of 50 kilos in two years. But last year, the 46-year-old, who asked to be identified only by her first name … Read more
I felt that I had been left on my own before this treatment was offered to me. The therapists had told me they had no more options to offer. I stood there with no hope of help, no hope of recovery. The 48-year-old began making plans for how she was going to end it all. … Read more
Conservative MP sentenced for unsolicited attack on woman’s mental health (UK Parliament) A Tory MP has been widely criticized for a tweet attacking a woman after she thanked the Samaritans for offering mental health support at Glastonbury. Advertisment Brendan Clarke-Smith has lashed out at political commentator Tan Smith, who calls himself Supertanskiiii on Twitter, calling … Read more
Ozempic’s maker said it expects the current shortage of the diabetes drug to continue in 2024 as it has called for a reduction in off-label prescriptions for weight-loss treatment. Ozempic, a brand name for the drug semaglutide, was introduced in the UK four years ago to help type 2 diabetics manage their blood glucose levels. … Read more
Whey protein contains bioactive compounds that can improve gut health Whey protein is a type of protein derived from the liquid part of milk that separates out during cheese making. It is a blend of proteins, including beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactoalbumin, immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, among others, and is considered a complete protein. This means it contains all … Read more
Dear Amy: My daughter is 36 years old. Her father and I divorced when she was little. She got all the visits she wanted and (reluctantly) paid her child support. Advertisment When he was 16, he stopped seeing her because he got his driver’s license and said she could drive to see him instead of … Read more
If you’re looking for a new back and biceps workout to add to your upper body exercise routine, these three moves are a must-try. There’s no shortage of muscle torch exercises that target your back and biceps, but these three could help you build muscle and strength without spending hours at the gym. If the … Read more
Hospitals are pushing against proposed changes to Medicare payment policies for some outpatient services, even as Congress appears to be expressing more interest. Some members of Congress have expressed a growing interest in site-neutral policies. Hospitals say such policies could cost them billions. (Image credit: Pierrette Guertin – stock.adobe.com) Hospitals and health care systems could … Read more
Image credit: Ava Kitzi Do you like morning chalk? Access additional exclusive interviews, analysis and stories with an Rx subscription. Advertisment The CrossFit Games are the absolute pinnacle of our sport, and athletes travel from all states, countries and continents to take part in the ultimate fitness proving grounds. However, it’s certainly not a cheap … Read more
Verona Farmaceutica srl LONDON & RALEIGH, NC, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (Verona Pharma or the Company) announces the filing of a New Drug Application (NDA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the approval of ensifentrin for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary … Read more