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(CNN) — People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study suggests. Still, doctors say it shouldn’t deter patients from using the medicines to treat diabetes or obesity.

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(Reuters) - Patients using Novo Nordisk's wildly popular weigh-loss drug Wegovy and its similar medicines for type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk for a sight-threatening eye condition, according to data from a study published on Wednesday.

Wegovy, Ozempic linked with sight-threatening eye disorder in study

Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may have a potential link with an eye condition that causes vision loss, according to a new study published Wednesday in JAMA Ophthalmology. Suggested Reading. In a observational study, researchers found that diabetic and obese patients that were...

Ozempic could be linked to a common cause of sudden blindness, study says

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People taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at increased risk of developing a debilitating eye condition that can cause irreversible vision loss, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Ophthalmology finds. The authors stressed, however, that more studies are needed to confirm a link between the blockbuster drugs and vision problems.

Ozempic may be linked to condition that causes blindness, but more research is needed

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By 2050, 60% of US adults could be affected by heart disease and stroke, according to a June 2024 announcement from the American Heart Association (AHA). “The last decade has seen a surge of cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke,” Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MS, associate director of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, says in the AHA’s press release. So how can we manage those risk factors?

New Research: If You’re Deficient in This Vitamin, It Could Raise Your Stroke Risk by 28%

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

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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?

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

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

Anemia can damage tissue in the eye, causing a range of symptoms. These might include discoloration, pale eyelids, hemorrhages, and eye test findings called cotton wool spots and Roth spots. Anemia occurs when the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs). This typically occurs due to a shortage...

How might anemia affect the eyes?

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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is crucial for good vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye. It is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. However, it can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. Understanding what causes glaucoma is essential for prevention and management. In this article, we will delve into the various factors that contribute to the development of glaucoma, how these factors affect the eye, and what steps can be taken to mitigate the risks.

What causes glaucoma

Medical News Today

The American Heart Association recently updated its risk equations for predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, which means that millions of Americans may soon no longer qualify for preventive statin therapy.

17 million US adults may no longer receive statin therapy for heart disease

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The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) is a genetic disorder a person can inherit from a parent. It can cause a person to develop dangerously high cholesterol levels. HeFH affects how a person processes cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance present in a person’s blood and is important for certain bodily processes....

What to know about heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

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Ozempic, Wegovy may be linked to risk of rare form of blindness: study

(The Hill) — Those who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, though future research is needed...

Ozempic, Wegovy may be linked to risk of rare form of blindness: study

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