Share on PinterestThe drug Ozempic may become available in pill form. FreshSplash/Getty images An oral pill version of Ozempic appears effective for weight loss in a new study. Semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, is currently administered into the body through injections. In a new study, taking a pill version of this drug led … Read more
A new study showed that Semaglutide, a drug used to treat obesity and diabetes, significantly reduced alcohol consumption and relapse rate in alcohol-dependent rats, promising its use in the treatment of human alcohol dependence . The drug appears to block alcohol-induced dopamine release in the brain’s reward system, which could potentially curb the rewarding effects … Read more
wWe are well aware that adopting a plant-based diet can offer many health benefits. But did you know that it’s also linked to increasing your longevity? Deliver fruit and vegetables, let’s say. According to National Geographic reporter Dan Buettner, longevity expert and founder of the Blue Zones, there’s no question that fruits and vegetables play … Read more
ANDWhile tardive dyskinesia and even akathisia, which it resembles, are serious and horrific harms of psychiatric drugs, they are often overlooked or deliberately ignored by psychiatrists. It took psychiatry 20 years to recognize tardive dyskinesia as an iatrogenic disease, even though it affects about 4-5% of patients receiving neuroleptics per year. Poul Leber of the … Read more
Some people possess the gift of finding the light in the darkest moments. It is known as post-traumatic growth capacity. We will explore what we can do to improve this capability. Last update: June 24, 2023 Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the greatest philosophers and poets of the 19th century. In his masterpiece Thus spake … Read more
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah About 15-20% of women experience more severe symptoms of depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy than the average woman. This is second International postpartum support. While these feelings can be overwhelming, experts want women to know that effective treatment options are available. An Eagle Mountain mother shares her story for Healthy … Read more
The number of people with type 2 diabetes will rise from 529 million in 2021 to over 1.3 billion in 2050, according to two recent scientific papers. Results published in The Lancet AND The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology newspapers on Thursday revealed the rising figures. The increase, say the researchers, comes from a rise in … Read more
For the first time, Wyoming lawmakers are trying to put rules in place that guide how health insurance companies can approve and deny medical care. However, the second interim meeting of the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Thursday in Evanston revealed the gap that exists between insurance companies and health professionals and … Read more
Research checks query newly published studies and how they are reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved in the study and reviewed by another to ensure it is accurate. Don’t we all want to do what we can to reduce the impact of age-related decline on our … Read more
We’ve all experienced a breakout that comes without warning, and no amount of concealer is enough. You’ve whittled your skincare routine down to a science (investing in all the best cutting-edge serums, creams, and masks, no less), yet acne is still a thing. WTF? You can go to your trusty spot treatment or pimple patch, … Read more