Patients taking Eli Lilly's new drug Mounjaro achieved significantly greater weight loss than those on Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, a head-to-head study published Monday showed.  Most patients achieved five percent or greater weight loss after a year, but those on Mounjaro were more likely to lose weight and achieved greater weight loss. 

Eli Lilly weight loss drug beats Ozempic in head-to-head study

Moderna recently became the latest biopharma to score an approval to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but Merck & Co. hopes to be the next in line with new data showing a monoclonal antibody reduced the incidence of RSV-related infections in infants. Clesrovimab, also known as MK-1654, is designed for...

Merck & Co.’s mAB prevents RSV in infants, teeing up talks with regulators

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

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Spiking COVID Cases across the U.S. There’s a buzz in the air this summer. COVID is making a comeback across Florida and the rest of the U.S. The most common strains in circulation — KP.3, KP.2, and LB.1 — have similar symptoms to earlier versions. These include fever, cough, and fatigue. Luckily, many people can recuperate at home. Yet, these strains carry a mutation making them extra contagious.

New CDC Guidance on Handling Summer COVID Surge

Only about a quarter of patients prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy stay on the drugs for more than two years, according to a newly published investigation, which suggests many recipients of the weight loss and diabetes treatment injections may be quitting due to adverse health effects and other reasons. Ozempic (semaglutide)...

Patients Usually Stop Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Injections After Just Two Years: Reuters

New York Post

She’s giving obesity medications another shot.

Diane Schram, 64, lost 25 pounds with Ozempic and tirzepatide, a similar medication. After plateauing on those two drugs, Schram is trying a new experimental drug that’s being hailed as better than Ozempic. 

Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, which is in clinical trials, may help users shed up to 24% of their body weight after 48 weeks. Schram is taking it at Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa in Houston as part of a clinical research study, the Fox affiliate in Houston reports.

“The new retatrutide has an ability to help you retain muscle and now you’re having less...

I plateaued on Ozempic — now I’m trying an experimental new obesity drug

The Independent

 A new weight loss drug is more effective than medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, new research suggests.Tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound – which treat diabetes and weight loss, respectively – leads to more weight loss than semaglutide.Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic, which have been taken for weight loss by an estimated 15.5 million Americans, according to a Gallup poll released in May.A new study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, is thought to be the first head-to-head comparison of the two weight loss drugs.Electronic health records...

A weight loss miracle! New shot does better than Ozempic and Wegovy during trials

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Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDMedically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDOzempic (semaglutide) belongs to a group of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists that help treat type 2 diabetes. This medication is a once-weekly injection that helps regulate blood sugar and slows gastric (stomach) emptying to reduce appetite.Following your exact dosing schedule is essential for the medication to work correctly. However, you might miss a dose, which may cause several side effects like constipation and nausea.Understanding Ozempic DosingOzempic is available in three pre-filled disposable pens and is color-coded according to the dose each pen delivers in milligrams (mg).
		
						
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What Happens When You Miss an Ozempic Dose?

A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into the body of newborns who are limp, pale and with minimal breathing, known as non-vigorous, does not appear to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental impairment, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study included nearly 1,000 full-term and near-term infants. Researchers compared the treatment, known as umbilical cord milking, to early clamping and cutting of the cord — undertaken so resuscitation efforts can begin as soon as possible.

Umbilical cord milking does not appear to increase risk of neurodevelopmental delay in non-vigorous infants

Nashville, TN

A summer wave of COVID-19 is rising. “There’s clearly a bump,” says William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The medical center has seen a steady increase of hospital admissions for COVID-19 over the past three weeks, Schaffner says. “That was entirely expected, I’m afraid.”

How to stay healthy during the COVID-19 summertime surge

Martin Vidal

One of the worst things about it is the loneliness. It was 2018, and I was 26 years old at the time. For years, doctors had been trying to get to the bottom of some breathing issues I had. I’d already been administered every allergy test available, and I underwent a sinus surgery to improve airflow through my nasal passage. But still, I was prone to getting bronchitis, having shortness of breath, and, even with daily physical exercise, I had the lung capacity of someone double my age. My primary doctor finally decided to set me up for a chest X-ray.

Opinion: The Words Every Dying Person Needs to Hear

Reuters

(Reuters) -Pfizer's gene therapy for hemophilia A significantly cut the number of annual bleeding episodes in patients with the rare disorder in a late-stage study and performed better than the current standard treatment, the company said on Wednesday.

Pfizer's gene therapy cuts hemophilia A bleeding rate in late-stage trial

After Hikma initiated a recall of one batch of acetaminophen injection earlier this month, the company is extending the nationwide recall to the consumer level. The company started the recall (PDF) due to the “potential presence” of a bag labeled dexmedetomidine HCL injection inside packaging labeled for acetaminophen injection, a pain med. Dexmedetomidine is a sedative often used before or during surgery.

Hikma extends recall of pain drug due to 'potential presence' of sedative, reports adverse event

Fond Du Lac, WI

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In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

The Healthy 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the US, with 28.3 million US adults currently dealing with a smoking habit. Decades of research show smoking can contribute to a host of health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, fertility issues and more.

New Research: Cigarette Smoking Could Raise Your Risk of This Surprising Cancer by 30%

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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RSV Vaccines Lose Some Shine for Big Pharma

Big Pharma’s post-COVID big bet is sputtering. Pfizer, Moderna, and GlaxoSmithKline have been among the companies developing vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The thinking was...

RSV Vaccines Lose Some Shine for Big Pharma

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