Orladeyo (berotralstat) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults and some children. Orladeyo comes as a capsule that’s taken by mouth once per day. The dosage can vary. Orladeyo is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent...

Orladeyo dosage

Tadalafil is a generic drug prescribed for erectile dysfunction and other conditions in adults. Tadalafil comes as a tablet that’s typically taken once per day. The dosage can vary depending on the condition. Tadalafil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following conditions in...

Tadalafil dosage

Truqap (capivasertib) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to treat a certain type of breast cancer in adults. Truqap comes as an oral tablet that’s typically taken twice per day, 4 days per week. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Truqap to treat a certain type...

Truqap dosage

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

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There's a limit to how much Ozempic a person can take (and good reasons for it).

What Is the Maximum Dose of Ozempic for Weight Loss? Here's What You Need to Know

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is to a group of chronic conditions that affect your glucose (blood sugar) levels due to problems with the way your body produces or uses the hormone insulin. In rare cases, diabetes can lead to the complication bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic blisters or diabetes bullae.

Diabetic Blisters: A Symptom of Mismanaged Diabetes?

Approval of Skyrizi marks the first IL-23 specific inhibitor approved for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease of similar severity, according to AbbVie. The FDA has approved AbbVie’s Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) for the treatment for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). According to the company, this approval makes Skyrizi the first IL-23 specific inhibitor to be approved for both UC and Crohn disease classified as moderate-to-severe. The approval was based on results from the INSPIRE Induction study and the COMMAND Maintenance study. In addition to the approved indications for UC and Crohn disease, Skyrizi also has been approved for active psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.1.

FDA Approves AbbVie’s Skyrizi for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

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Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Mounjaro can be injected at any time of the day. You can inject it at a time that best suits you and when you’re most likely to remember. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It’s prescribed along with a diet and exercise plan. Doctors may prescribe the drug off-label to help with weight loss.

What's the best time of day to take Mounjaro?

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Woman's World

Experts explain the key differences between trendy weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and more

Better Than Ozempic? Doctors Say These Medications Are Better for Weight Loss Than the Popular Semaglutide

Gail is 73, an avid walker and very engaged with house projects, her circle of friends, volunteer work and her love of reading. Over the years, she has had various health issues to manage (a knee replacement, a few bouts of colitis and occasional sleeplessness). Gail feels fortunate because, overall,...

Dizziness as We Age

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name oral capsule that’s prescribed for constipation in adults. The cost of the drug, with and without insurance, can depend on several factors, such as whether Amitiza has a savings program. whether Amitiza has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section below)...

Amitiza and cost

The early signs of dementia in women include memory loss and confusion. Dementia is a collective term that describes various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness, confusion, and changes in behavior. It is not a specific disease but a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment.

Early signs of dementia in women

The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discussed findings from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study presented at AHS 2024 assessing eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]. WATCH TIME: 4 minutes. "At two years of treatment, there were 23%...

Assessing Long-Term Benefit of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN

ORLANDO — Adults with type 2 diabetes experienced a reduction in HbA1c within 3 months of starting continuous glucose monitoring, regardless of insulin therapy, a presenter reported at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. In findings from a retrospective analysis of data from the Optum Market Clarity database, adults...

Sustained reduction in HbA1c for adults with type 2 diabetes after starting CGM

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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Tenormin dosage

Tenormin (atenolol) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain heart problems. Tenormin comes as an oral tablet that’s typically taken once per day. The dosage...

Tenormin dosage

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