Cnn Cheri Ferguson traded her vape pen for an Ozempic pen. One day seven weeks ago, I thought, are you doing something about your weight; leave your vape at home, Ferguson said. He hasn’t taken it back since, he says. Courtesy of Cheri Ferguson Cheri Ferguson says she noticed changes in her behavior after starting … Read more
Injectable weight-loss drugs such as tirzepatide and semaglutide can have similar gastrointestinal side effects.Getty Images Two popular weight loss drugs have similar side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes hair loss. Semaglutide, brand name Wegovy or Ozempic, may be more likely to cause gastrointestinal problems. Tirzepatide, trade name Mounjaro, acts on an additional hormone … Read more
Overall health care costs could be reduced in Canada by providing free prescription drugs to patients, according to a new study. Led by a University of Toronto medical school researcher, the three-year study aimed to see how eliminating out-of-pocket costs for drugs would impact healthcare system spending, particularly for patients who reported delaying or not … Read more
Bodybuilding coach Charles Glass has developed a keen eye for the sport over the years. In a recent series of Instagram posts, Glass discussed counterfeit steroids and encouraged athletes to get regular checkups with doctors. As one of the top bodybuilding coaches in the world, Charles Glass has used his engineering background to design effective … Read more
States that want to increase access to buprenorphine, a life-saving drug used to treat opioid use disorder, should consider efforts to improve professional education and clinical knowledge, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Examining six state-level policies aimed at increasing buprenorphine use, the researchers found that requiring buprenorphine prescribers to receive additional education beyond … Read more
Startup Noom says it helps members lose weight by tracking their diet and promoting healthy habits. Now it’s taking it a step further by launching a program that can prescribe a new generation of weight-loss drugs that have gained popularity. The company recently announced the launch of Noom Med, a new program designed to help … Read more
EMMAUS, Pa. — Doctors are finding that medications used for diabetic patients have been very effective for those struggling to lose weight. In fact, the FDA recently approved the same type of medications originally prescribed for diabetics, specifically for weight control. But the out-of-pocket costs can be staggering, for those with insurance that won’t cover … Read more
Modern understanding of obesity has changed, as medical professionals now recognize that obesity is not simply the result of a lack of willpower; rather, it is a chronic disease. This change is making a new class of anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy especially valuable. These drugs are highly effective, well tolerated and safe and could improve … Read more
The first UK death linked to the zombie drug xylazine raises concerns about the shifting origin of opioid supplies in Europe. A 43-year-old man in the UK has become Europe’s first known victim of xylazine, a rotting zombie drug, a powerful tranquilizer commonly used by vets on large animals that recently made its way onto … Read more
After the CBD boom, authorities worry about HHC, which can be ingested, smoked or vaporized, with effects similar to those of cannabis. It could be the next big thing after the cannabidiol (CBD) wave and its controversies: HHC, also known as synthetic cannabis. HHC sellers advertise the euphoric sensations and the mental and physical relaxation … Read more