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- Medicine Blog
- October 3, 2024
- 239 views
Too Much Coffee, Soda May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, but Tea May Lower It
New research has linked drinking more than four cups of coffee a day with a 37% higher risk of stroke. Frequent consumption of carbonated beverages was also linked with increased…
- Medicine Blog
- October 3, 2024
- 221 views
3 More Benefits GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Provide in Addition to Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications are most often used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, new research has found that they may have other applications. They may help lower the risk…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
- 160 views
Ozempic Maker Sued Over Claims the Drug Led to Woman’s Colon Removal
A woman is suing the maker of Ozempic after she says severe side effects led to the removal of her colon. She claims she was not warned that this was…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
- 229 views
What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts
Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
- 129 views
Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
- 129 views
Women Will Be Notified Of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
The FDA will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has breast density. Breast density is considered a risk factor for breast cancer and can make it…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
- 114 views
The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.
Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
- 149 views
Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.
Why might someone use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, acetaminophen has long been a go-to over-the-counter drug for anyone…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
- 101 views
Another Study Links Ozempic, Wegovy to Suicidal Thoughts. Debate Over Safety Continues
The authors of a new study identified a link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation. They found that people who use semaglutide and medication for mental health conditions may face…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
- 97 views
Mounjaro, Zepbound Lowers Diabetes Risk By 94%, Eli Lilly Trial Shows
In a new clinical trial, the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide was effective in helping people maintain weight loss over a 3-year period. Researchers reported the resulting weight loss also lowered participants’…
