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So, you've lost weight using Wegovy. Does that mean you can stop taking it?
Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if they stop taking them? More than 3 million prescriptions for the new medications are dispensed each month in the U.S., according to 2023 data from the health technology company IQVIA. One study published in the journal Obesity found that just 40% of patients who filled a prescription for Wegovy in 2021 or 2022 were still taking it a year later
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Four reasons to be concerned (but not freak out) about the bird flu
Government officials say they are closely monitoring the bird flu virus in food, livestock and people but experts say more needs to be done.
11 min read - HealthNBC News
Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Is anger linked to heart attacks? New research finds that a bout of anger impairs blood vessel function which can raise the risk of atherosclerosis, which in turn raises heart disease risk.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
3 in 4 Americans feel that mental health takes a back seat to physical health
Roughly 60% of Americans give a poor or failing grade to how mental health conditions are treated, according to the survey. “The magnitude [of the problem] really surprised me,” said Tim Lash, President of West Health. The survey shows the impact of mental health challenges is significant with 51% of people said they experienced depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition in the past year.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Here's why you don't need IV vitamin therapy
IV vitamin drips are marketed to offer a wide range of benefits, but there's no evidence to support these claims. In some cases, they could even be dangerous.
4 min read - HealthNBC News
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
The U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird flu infecting dairy cows begins spreading more easily to people, federal health officials said Wednesday.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe amid bird flu outbreak, FDA says
Is dairy safe to eat? New FDA tests find that pasteurization is effective against the bird flu virus for milk, cottage cheese and sour cream. The virus has spread to 36 dairy herds in nine states.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Testimony ends in a trial over New Hampshire's accountability for youth center abuse
Jurors who will decide whether to hold New Hampshire accountable for abuse at its youth detention center heard from the final witness in a landmark trial Wednesday: a psychiatrist who said the plaintiff has bipolar disorder, not post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Harrison Pope is the director of the biological psychiatry lab at McLean Hospital, where he has worked for nearly 50 years and has specialized in treatment of bipolar disorder. Testifying on behalf of the state, he said he was confid
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows
The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Within days, the Amarillo veterinarian was hearing about sick cows with unusual symptoms: high fevers, reluctance to eat and much less milk. Petersen, who monitors more than 40,000 cattle on a dozen farms in the Texas Panhandle, collected samples from cats and cows and sent them to Dr. Drew Magstadt, a friend from college who now works a
4 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Aspirin Can Prevent a Deadly Pregnancy Complication. Why Aren’t Women Told?
Baby aspirin is routinely prescribed to people who survive heart attacks. But there’s another vulnerable group who benefit from daily low-dose aspirin: pregnant women at risk of developing preeclampsia, life-threatening high blood pressure. It’s a factor in up to 1 in 20 pregnancies in the United States, and one of the leading causes of maternal mortality nationwide. Preeclampsia is the top cause of maternal death among Black women, who die of pregnancy-related complications at rates almost trip
3 min read - USThe Conversation
Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time
In Mexico, more states are legalizing abortion at the same time US states like Florida are imposing more restrictions.
5 min read - BusinessGood Morning America
Martinelli's apple juice recalled over high arsenic levels, sold at Whole Foods, Kroger and more
Martinelli's has voluntarily recalled a single lot of its apple juice that was distributed to five major retailers after it tested for arsenic levels higher than U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards. S. Martinelli & Co. stated in a recall notice dated April 16, 2024, that the recall was initiated as "a result of sampling by the State of Maryland that found samples from one production lot of Martinelli's apple juice, sold in one-liter glass bottles, tested above the guidance action level
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Higher proportions of Black, American Indian and Alaska Native women live in states with abortion restrictions than in states without, new study finds
Experts say that abortion bans in states more densely populated by women of color will exacerbate health disparities.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Brain cancer in children is notoriously hard to treat – a new mRNA cancer vaccine triggers an attack from within
Cancer vaccines have gained much interest among scientists but face a number of hurdles. A new mRNA vaccine for glioma offers a step forward in training the immune system to fight cancer.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How to Spot a Meningitis Rash (And What to Do Next)
A meningitis rash is a serious sign that a meningitis infection has developed and possibly spread. The rash may appear similar to pinpricks or bruises. Learn more.
7 min read - USWashington Post
How the arrival of iodized salt 100 years ago changed America
In the early 20th century, iodine deficiency was ravaging much of the northern United States. The region was widely known as the “goiter belt,” for the goiters - heavily swollen thyroid glands - that bulged from many residents’ necks. The issue was more than cosmetic: Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and lactation often led to children with severely diminished IQ and other permanent neurological impairments.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories fr
4 min read - USReuters
US bird flu outbreak spreads to chickens, cattle, raises concerns over human infections
Since 2022, bird flu in the United States has infected over 90 million chickens, more than 9,000 wild birds, 34 dairy herds, one person in Texas who came in close contact with infected cattle and another after exposure to poultry. Colorado became the ninth U.S. state to report an infected dairy herd. Colombia became the first country to restrict the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S. states due to bird flu in dairy cows.
4 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Barbra Streisand publicly asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic, sparking debate on weight and shaming
A comment Barbra Streisand left on an Instagram post shared by Melissa McCarthy this week has sparked a conversation about weight, shaming and the increasingly widespread use of drugs for weight loss. McCarthy, 53, shared two photos on her Instagram page Sunday of herself with director Adam Shankman attending a gala in Los Angeles over the weekend.
7 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How to Tell If Your Rash Is Toxic Shock Syndrome
A toxic shock syndrome rash is distinctive. The sunburn-like rash often covers large areas of the body, including the palms and soles of your feet. Learn more.
5 min read - HealthWashington Post
Children and adults are gobbling supplements. Do you know the risks?
Americans spend billions of dollars every year on dietary supplements that claim to promote almost every aspect of our health. But how much do you know about the supplements you’re taking? A recent government study found that nearly 60 percent of adults take vitamins, minerals, fish oil, herbal capsules, melatonin, probiotics and other types of dietary supplements. While most people used just one or two supplements - multivitamins and vitamin D were the two most popular products - it was not unc
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Quiz: How much do you know about marijuana?
Test yourself on side effects, which states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and more.
1 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast. Shares of the health care giant plunged Wednesday after the company said it was still struggling with rising costs from care use in its Medicare Advantage business. Company leaders told analysts they were still dealing with rising use from outpatient care and in supplemental benefits.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
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26 min read - BusinessReuters
Amgen investors await weight-loss drug data
(Reuters) -Amgen investors eyeing dramatic share price gains for rivals with successful obesity drugs will be focused on any updates the biotech company may provide on its own weight-loss drug candidates when it reports quarterly earnings on Thursday. Amgen has said it expects to have first-in-human results from a small, early-stage trial of experimental oral compound AMG786 before the end of June. "We are still collecting and analyzing the data," Amgen Chief Scientific Officer Jay Bradner tol
4 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
Kenneth Cole Steps Into Advocacy for Mental Health
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Eric Nam Is Opening Up New Conversations About Mental Health
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Taraji P. Henson Wants You to Remember You’re Deserving of Joy
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5 min read - BusinessReuters
Pfizer lifts profit forecast as CEO sees reason for optimism in 2024
(Reuters) -Pfizer lifted its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday and reported a first-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates, boosted by cost cutting efforts and stronger-than-expected sales of its COVID antiviral treatment. Sales of Padcev, a treatment for advanced bladder cancer Pfizer gained through its $43 billion deal for Seagen, also came in ahead of analysts' expectations. The Seagen deal, as well as its $4 billion cost-cutting plan, are a key part of Pfizer's post-COVID growth
4 min read - BusinessReuters
CVS cuts annual profit forecast and flags challenges in 2025, shares fall 18%
(Reuters) -CVS Health Corp slashed its annual profit forecast on Wednesday and flagged challenges for next year's health insurance plans for older adults, and its shares plunged more than 18% to a four-year low. CVS said it anticipates the surge in medical procedures that fueled higher costs for its Aetna health insurance unit to persist through the year. U.S. health insurers have had to contend with rising medical costs over the past few quarters due to higher demand for procedures, especiall
3 min read - BusinessReuters
J&J advances $6.48 billion settlement of talc cancer lawsuits
NEW YORK(Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it is moving forward with a $6.48 billion proposed settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other talc products contain asbestos and cause ovarian cancer. The deal would allow it to resolve the lawsuits through a third bankruptcy filing of a subsidiary company, J&J said. J&J will begin a three month voting period in hopes of reaching consensus on a settlement of all current and future ovarian cancer cla
4 min read - USNBC News
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South
A ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday. Before that, the state had been a refuge for abortion access in the South.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
2 London police officers remain hospitalized after confronting sword-wielding suspect
Two London police officers remained hospitalized Wednesday, a day after suffering “horrifically serious” injuries as they rushed to stop a sword-wielding attacker on a suburban street, the city’s police chief said. Details about the attack, in which a teenager was killed, emerged a day before London voters go to the polls to elect their mayor and local council members after a campaign where crime and trust in the capital’s police force were major issues. Commissioner Mark Rowley, who leads the
2 min read - WorldReuters
Denmark to restrict Ozempic, other GLP-1 drugs, to treat type 2 diabetes
Denmark will start putting patients suffering from type 2 diabetes on cheaper drugs before prescribing so-called GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, the Danish Medicines Agency said on Wednesday. In 2023, 50% of new patients suffering from type 2 diabetes began treatment with a reimbursed GLP-1 drug without trying a cheaper alternative first, the Medicines Agency said. Demand for Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic has soared as many people have started using the diabetes drug for its
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
May is all about fitness, sunscreen and Mental Health Awareness. Here's your guide to a happier, healthier you.
What's happening this month — and what it means for your health.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Feeling awe and wonder can be good for your mental health — and your body. Here's how to find more of it every day.
Awe is that feeling you get when you experience something vast, and it can help you better cope with stress, experts say.
6 min read - BusinessReuters
Sensodyne-maker Haleon posts tepid sales as demand for some products cool off
The maker of popular household products such as Sensodyne toothpaste and pain-reliever Panadol, had earlier said that the first three months of 2024 would be impacted by a softer cold and flu season and a slowdown in painkiller Advil's sales in Canada, following a surge in demand last year. Demand for medicines such as Contac and Fenbid, which benefited from pent-up demand in China last year after lockdown restrictions were lifted, have also cooled, impacting Haleon's quarterly sales growth. O
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Court case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and criminal liability
No one disputes that Michelle Wierson crashed her SUV into a car stopped at a traffic light, causing the death of a young boy. On her way to her daughter’s school, she was traveling at full speed when she hit a Toyota Corolla stopped at a traffic light, forcing it into the intersection, where it collided with another car. An Atlanta-area psychologist with a years-long history of bipolar disorder, Wierson has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges including vehicular homicide and r
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Young adults are falling for sunscreen myths — including claims that SPF is harmful and drinking water prevents sunburn. Here's what dermatologists say.
Dermatologists debunk myths about sunscreen and sunburns. Here’s what you need to know.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said he was allowed back into his lab after he spent days locked outside, sitting in protest. Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post on Wednesday, just past midnight, that the medical center that hosts his lab had “tentatively agreed” to allow him and his team to return and continue their research for the time being. “Now, team members can enter and leave the laboratory freely,” Zhang wrote in a post on Weibo, a Chinese s
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
Pot stocks soar on report DEA will ease restrictions on cannabis
The move from the DEA would reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug alongside other drugs like ketamine and some anabolic steroids.
1 min read - USNBC News
Mom says she cuddled the wrong baby for hours after her newborn was swapped at birth
A U.K. mom says “the unthinkable happened” when she was handed the wrong baby in a hospital maternity ward and cared for the infant for several hours.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Eli Lilly soars 8% after Q1 earnings reveal surging popularity for its Zepbound weight-loss drug
"Demand continues to outstrip even increased supply," Eli Lilly's CFO said of its Zepbound weight loss drug on the company's conference call.
3 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Sara Evans shares struggle with eating disorder, body dysmorphia: 'Not Good'
Sara Evans opened up about her battle with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia, noting how public opinion affected the way she views her body. During her appearance on an episode of Cheryl Burke's podcast, "Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans," the country singer was asked about how she handles people's opinions which comes at the cost of being famous. Getting candid about her answer, Evans replied, "It bothers me, it does."
2 min read - USABC News
55 people injured after Los Angeles Metro collides with USC bus: Officials
A Los Angeles Metro Rail train and a University of Southern California bus collided on Tuesday, leaving at least 55 people injured and 2 individuals in critical condition, officials said. Metro officials said the incident happened when the USC shuttle bus crossed into the path of a southbound Metro E Line train.
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Walnuts sold at Whole Foods recalled after E. coli outbreak
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
2 min read - USNBC News
Florida abortion clinics squeeze in as many patients as possible ahead of 6-week ban
Abortion clinics across Florida have been trying to see as many patients as possible before the state's ban on abortions after six weeks takes effect.
4 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Organic bulk walnuts sold in natural food stores tied to dangerous E. coli outbreak
At least a dozen people in California and Washington have been sickened with E. coli food poisoning linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk in 19 states, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. The nuts were sold in natural food and co-op stores such as Whole Foods and Market of Choice. Seven people have been hospitalized and two have developed a dangerous kidney disease known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Gibson Farms Inc. of Holl
1 min read - USReuters
First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago
(Reuters) -The first trial over claims that blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac, once sold by GSK and other companies, causes cancer is set to begin this week in Chicago. Jury selection began on Tuesday before Judge Daniel Trevino of the Circuit Court of Cook County and was expected to continue Wednesday morning. GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim are the only defendants in the trial, after other companies settled.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Instant view: Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana
Below are some reactions from industry insiders and experts. This represents the most significant step towards federal cannabis reform in U.S. history and will provide much-needed relief to operators of all shapes and sizes, allowing us fair tax treatment by eliminating 280E. Rescheduling cannabis is a crucial move towards federal legalization ... We anticipate a surge in liquidity as sidelined capital enters the market, drawn by the potential for legal businesses to thrive.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will test ground beef for bird flu particles, though officials said Tuesday they're confident the nation's meat supply is safe. Bird flu has been found in nearly three-dozen dairy herds across nine states. The new testing is the latest effort by the USDA to track and understand how the virus is spreading among livestock. Two studies will test if particles of the bird flu virus, called Type A H5N1, is found in beef for sale in the states where dairy cows have
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