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Metformin and GLP-1 drugs can complement each other for better results.

You're Taking Ozempic or Mounjaro for Diabetes. Do You Still Need Metformin?

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver, referred to as fatty liver disease, was found to be common in a small group of children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), regardless of their disease type or severity. Patient-derived liver cells confirmed that such accumulation was a result of...

Fatty liver disease may be common complication of SMA: Small study

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Ozempic and Wegovy may have some new competition. Eli Lilly has announced that its new diabetes drug, Zepbound (tirzepatide), reduced the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 94% in prediabetic adults in a clinical trial. Additionally, treatment with tirzepatide resulted in sustained weight loss through the treatment period, with...

Eli Lilly says its new diabetes drug was 94% effective in clinical trials

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As the stars line up today, the heavens send out a boost towards desires. For three blessed zodiac signs, there is an edge to the energy. Gemini, Libra, and Capricorn, you will feel a little more successful in your efforts than the rest of us. You are in for a day of realizing dreams and more obtainable desires. Whether it is through hard work, creativity, or achieving some balance, you are set to experience the delight of seeing your aspirations take flight toward realization.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 29, 2024

“You can go with them,” I told my husband, Daniel, as I lay in the hospital bed. “Go where?” he asked. “Out the window,” I responded. Considering we were on one of the top floors of the hospital, Daniel was very confused. Anyone would’ve struggled to grasp what was going through my mind at the time.

When symptoms of porphyria mimic mental health struggles

With the current planetary alignment, some zodiac signs may receive immense financial blessings from the universe today. As the Moon travels through Gemini, some individuals will experience a new wave of blessings in their finances. Embrace this current planetary energy and watch things work out in your favor. This article provides the best financial predictions and guidance for three zodiac signs. Keep scrolling to find out the lucky signs marked for financial luck and abundance today.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 28, 2024

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Asking the right questions during visits with your doctor may help you get the information and support you need to manage your condition. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This new name is more accurate and helps reduce the stigma associated with its older name.

7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A three-year study of tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) found that when adults who had prediabetes and obesity or overweight used it weekly, it lowered their risk of progression to diabetes by 94%

New diabetes, weight loss medications cut diabetes risk by 94%, Lilly says

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When going through perimenopause and menopause, you’ll likely experience hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms. This is because your body is changing and your hormone levels are fluctuating. To combat them, many have turned to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but others are skeptical of the treatment. But natural hormone replacement therapy, as it turns ...

What Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy? Doctors on the Perimenopause and Menopause Treatment

Many years ago, a man in his late 50s named Scott came to my dental office for an appointment. His wife complained about his snoring and gasping for air at night. I referred Scott to a sleep doctor who diagnosed him with sleep apnea and recommended that he use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to keep him breathing steadily throughout the night.

How to Treat Sleep Apnea to Improve Your Overall Health

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Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

This is the third installment of a 6-part series on the lifelong journey of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the stops along the way that a female may face. In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, will discuss insulin resistance and diabetes and the significant impact it can have on a female with the syndrome on her health and the impact on her entire body systems, and her health’s future as we continue with this series.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Mellitus

A new study highlights that the best type of exercise for managing type-1 diabetes varies by gender, with men benefiting from tailored interval exercises based on their initial blood sugar levels, and women responding well to both interval and continuous exercises. This research supports personalized exercise guidelines to prevent hypoglycemia.

New Study Reveals Best Forms of Exercise for Diabetes

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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland nestled at the front of the neck just beneath the skin, and plays an essential role in the body’s overall function. It is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature. When the thyroid isn’t functioning well or develops cancer, it can have widespread effects on throughout the body.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Thyroid Cancer”: One Patient’s Story When Emotional & Hormonal Symptoms Crept Up

Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) refers to a family of rare genetic diseases that affect the production of heme, a component of red blood cells. It can cause life threatening complications. AHP can cause a range of symptoms, from severe abdominal pain to neurological complications, significantly impacting the quality of life....

What to know about acute hepatic porphyria

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Personalized Givlaari regimen found effective for AIP in case series

The dosing of Givlaari (givosiran) may be personalized for people with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), who are in stable condition after one year of treatment. That’s...

Personalized Givlaari regimen found effective for AIP in case series

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