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Who should receive Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs given their high demand and limited supply? Experts debate prioritizing those with diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular risks to maximize public health benefits.

Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs Are in Short Supply: Who Deserves Them Most?

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that people are overdosing on compounded semaglutide injectable products, which include the weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Ozempic and others. FDA-approved versions of the drugs come in pre-filled injection pens or oral tablets, but compounded semaglutide products are widely available...

FDA’s SHOCKING ALERT: Americans Overdosing on Popular Weight Loss Injections!

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Healthcare company Roche said its trial-stage daily pill showed an average 6.1 percent weight loss in four weeks

A New Ozempic Pill? Roche Shakes Up the Weight Loss Drug Market With Promising Results: See The Data

CBS Miami

Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself "at my ideal body weight," with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. "I feel fantastic," he said.Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. But he isn't using brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Mikhael, CEO of Orlando, Florida-based Olympia Pharmaceuticals, has been getting by with his own supply: injecting himself with copies of the drugs formulated by his company.He's far from alone. Mikhael and other industry officials estimate that several large...

Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs

The Hill

The FDA warns people are overdosing on compounded semaglutide injectable products, which include the weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, among others. The FDA said patients are self-injecting incorrect doses due to confusion on the parts of both patients and health care providers. Adverse effects of overdosing on semaglutide include severe...

FDA warns about accidental overdoses of weight loss drugs

(Reuters) -Pfizer plans to move a reworked, once-a-day version of its weight-loss pill danuglipron into clinical trials later this year, the company said on Thursday, after scrapping a twice- daily version of the drug late last year. The new drug is part of the second generation of weight-loss pills under...

Pfizer Moves Forward With Once-Daily Weight-Loss Pill

The Independent

Macy Gray is the latest person to open up about her experience taking Ozempic.The I Try singer recently appeared on The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets with Kim Zolciak and Johnny Weir, where she explained why exactly she was taking the Type 2 diabetes drug for weight loss and how her body responded to it.“Oh, boy my stomach hurts,” she said. “I took Ozempic. I can’t go to the bathroom, and I was up all night.”However, Zolciak mentioned that these were normal side effects for the drug as she responded: “Ozempic does that.”Gray then revealed why she started taking Ozempic,...

Macy Gray reveals side effect she experienced while taking Ozempic

Seroquel (quetiapine) is a prescription drug used in adults and certain children to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Seroquel can interact with some supplements and other medications, such as alprazolam and metoprolol. Before you start taking Seroquel, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any prescription, over-the-counter, or other drugs...

Seroquel Interactions: Alcohol, Medications, and Others

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

EpiPen (epinephrine) is a brand-name injection prescribed for the emergency treatment of a severe allergic reaction in adults and children. As with other drugs, EpiPen can cause side effects, such as anxiety, shaking, and restlessness. EpiPen can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. People...

EpiPen side effects: What you should know

While sleeping pills may provide a short-term solution, these natural sleep aids are better at improving overall sleep health. It's 2 a.m. and you're still up. Frustrated, you grab a sleeping pill. While effective in the short term, sleeping pills can cause memory problems, muscle weakness and drowsiness, among other side effects.

6 Sleeping Pill Alternatives for a Good Night's Sleep

Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) is a rare but potentially painful complication of diabetes caused by high blood sugar and nerve damage. Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) is a little-known complication of diabetes that may affect up to 10% of individuals with diabetes. This acute condition occurs due to aggressive...

What to Know About Treatment-Induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (TIND)

Franklin County Free Press

You’ve likely heard about medications like Ozempic, Trulicity, or Wegovy as “new” ways to lose weight. What you might not know is these types of drugs – technically known as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, or simply GLP-1 drugs – have been around for years for treating diabetes.

Five things you should know about using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Biologics work by targeting proteins that cause inflammation in ulcerative colitis. As a result, certain biologics help decrease flare-ups and complications. There are four types of biologics identified in the treatment of ulcerative colitis: anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents, integrin receptor antagonists, interleukin inhibitors, and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. Biologics...

4 Types of Biologics Used for Ulcerative Colitis

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NBC News

Colorado became the latest state to face a wildfire emergency, with one person reported killed and hundreds of homes evacuated. The fires are among almost 100 burning in the West, including the massive Park fire in Northern California, where progress was made in containing it. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.

Wildfires explode in Colorado, killing at least one person and forcing evacuations

Methamphetamine abuse is growing in the United States. Overdoses that include methamphetamine are on the rise. Methamphetamine plus Fentanyl in pills, smoke, or i.v. use cause the majority of deaths. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine...

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

A new study finds that dark chocolate products sold nationwide may contain excessive amounts of heavy metals. The research, led by scientists at George Washington University and published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed Frontiers in Nutrition, examined over 70 dark chocolate products from retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon and GNC. The products were tested to see whether the heavy metals lead, cadmium or arsenic were in them.

Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows

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The FDA warned  that incorrect dosing of compounded semaglutide products may be causing health problems.

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Nearly half of online pharmacies selling weight loss drugs are operating illegally, study finds

Consumers who try to buy popular weight loss drugs online without a prescription risk being scammed or receiving unsafe products, a new study shows. About 42%...

Nearly half of online pharmacies selling weight loss drugs are operating illegally, study finds

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