Columbus, OH

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(Reuters) -Trial results show Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound reduces the risk of hospitalization, death and other outcomes for obese adults with a common type of heart failure, the company said on Thursday as it continues to build a case for the medication's wider health benefits.

Lilly says weight loss drug cuts heart failure risk by 38% in trial

Eli Lilly (LLY) said Tuesday that the drug behind Zepbound was found to help nearly eliminate the risk of diabetes for adults who are pre-diabetic and are overweight or obese. The medication, tirzepatide, is sold by the company in the United States as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss.

Eli Lilly's weight loss drug almost eliminates the risk of diabetes in overweight adults

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Eli Lilly announced results of a study in which weekly shots of tirzepatide injections significantly reduced the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes by 94% among certain adults.

Eli Lilly's Zepbound reduces type 2 diabetes risk, study shows

In SURMOUNT-1, adults with prediabetes receiving tirzepatide were 94% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than placebo at 176 weeks. Those receiving 15 mg tirzepatide lost 22.9% of their body weight. Adults with prediabetes and overweight or obesity have a 94% lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes with...

Tirzepatide cuts risk for progression to type 2 diabetes for adults with prediabetes

Hypoglycemia refers to when blood sugar levels drop too low. Generally, experts consider blood sugar levels at or below 50 mg/dL dangerous. Low blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia, describes when blood glucose levels fall below a healthy range. Glucose is the body’s main energy source and is essential for the proper functioning of every organ system. As such, it is important to maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range.

Low blood sugar: What level is considered dangerous?

Everyday Health

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
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Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

Nationally, there is a heightened awareness about obesity’s impact on diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure. However, not many are aware of the relationship between excess weight and the risks of developing serious eye diseases. July is recognized as Healthy Vision Month by the National Eye Institute, an organization...

When it Comes to Obesity, There’s More than Meets the Eye (Health)

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Recently, the term "insulin resistance" has become a buzzword across health forums and social media. It's mentioned in discussions about the latest diabetes medications, debated by gym enthusiasts, and dissected by health influencers.

Insulin Resistance: The Silent Warning Signs You Need to Be Aware Of

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New research has found that people taking sulfonylurea, a common drug used for diabetes management, appear to be increasingly desensitized to signs that they are experiencing a hypoglycemic episode.

Common diabetes drug may desensitize people to dangerous drop in blood sugar

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A new analysis suggests HbA1c may be more informative to fatty liver disease severity than BMI, and should be included in screenings. Glucose control measures via glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) may be a significant, singular predictor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) severity in patients, according to new data.1. A recent...

HbA1c Highly Predicts NAFLD Disease Severity

Statins are widely recognized for their role in lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. But new research from the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists’ Collaboration (CTSU) has revealed that these life-saving medications may come with a small but significant drawback—an increased risk of developing diabetes, particularly in individuals already predisposed to the condition.

Statins and Diabetes: New Comprehensive Research Confirms Elevated Risk

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Older adults with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. New research suggests that blood sugar stability, measured by HbA1c time in range (TIR), might provide better insights into this risk than traditional HbA1c levels. The study found that veterans with...

Type 2 diabetes: Stable A1C levels may be linked to lower dementia risk

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: (956) 362-ENDO (3636) Fatty liver, also known as Steatotic Liver Disease, refers to the deposit of fat particles within the liver that in some patients may cause chronic inflammation and if not corrected even lead to liver cirrhosis. It is present in roughly one out of every three individuals and now represents the most common indication for liver transplantation in women and patients over the age of 65, however, often remains undiagnosed. Risk factors for the development of fatty liver are metabolic diseases such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension.

FATTY LIVER AND CIRRHOSIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Multiple sclerosis makes people vulnerable to more severe cases of COVID-19, but a new study finds that getting the COVID vaccine won't trigger a relapse of MS symptoms. “People with MS have an increased risk of severe COVID infection due to their level...

COVID Vaccine Won't Trigger MS Relapse: Study

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Mounjaro, Zepbound Cut Odds for Diabetes by 94% in At-Risk People, Study Finds

Mounjaro, Zepbound Cut Odds for Diabetes by 94% in At-Risk People, Study Finds. TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Tirzepatide, the blockbuster GLP-1 medicine known...

Mounjaro, Zepbound Cut Odds for Diabetes by 94% in At-Risk People, Study Finds

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