WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- The newly approved weight-loss medication known as Zepbound is now available for patients to take, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Tuesday. "Today opens another chapter for adults living with obesity who have been looking...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- In sickness and in health -- and in blood pressure, too?A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse's might, also. “Many people know that high blood pressure is common in...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds.Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Few people look forward to doctor visits, but a new survey shows that many minorities feel a deep sense of dread. Some even try to dress especially well for their visit, to try and ward off the possibility they'll face...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- “Cycle syncing” – the notion that women should adapt their diet and exercise patterns to their menstrual cycle – has become a trendy topic online.Some experts argue that it can reduce a woman’s symptoms prior to...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 -- States that ban abortion could be headed to a brain drain when it comes to up-and-coming medical professionals.Three out of four future U.S. doctors say state access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where they’ll...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Patients in the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis might develop certain symptoms that offer an early clue to the degenerative nerve disease, researchers report.Depression, constipation, urinary tract infections and...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Girls whose periods begin before the age of 13 are at higher risk of becoming adult women with diabetes, compared to girls who start menstruation later, new research shows.An earlier onset of periods also appears to hike...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Neurologist Dr. Deborah Holder says she often has parents come to her with kids who've experienced what they call "funny spells." “Sometimes I start talking to a parent and find out the parent has [also] had...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds. Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be...