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7 Things You Should Know Before You Freeze Your Eggs
1 day, 22 hours ago

7 Things You Should Know Before You Freeze Your Eggs

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When Felicia turned 35, she started to consider the possibility of freezing her eggs. “Even if you don’t get a lot of eggs, being young can be in your favor.” Wertz said that she and her colleagues “generally recommend late 20s/early 30s for optimal success, but that doesn’t mean older patients shouldn’t undergo egg freezing.” Because ovarian …

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Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
4 days, 17 hours ago

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find

Associated Press  

As U.S. lawmakers debate issues around health care for transgender youth, it’s been difficult to determine the number of young people receiving gender-affirming medications, leaving room for exaggerated and false claims. Fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications — puberty blockers or hormones — during a recent five-year period, according to the study released …

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West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications
1 week, 1 day ago

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lory Osborn says the Wegovy she was prescribed 15 months ago did more than help her lose 75 pounds — over a quarter of her body weight. Citing a gross cost of $1.4 million a month, West Virginia abruptly announced in March it would indefinitely pause a pilot program covering weight loss drugs for 1,000 public employees, …

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West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications
1 week, 1 day ago

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Citing a gross cost of $1.4 million a month, …

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Popular common cold and cough medicines are ineffective, says US FDA
1 week, 5 days ago

Popular common cold and cough medicines are ineffective, says US FDA

India Today  

The Food and Drug Administration - top US drug regulator - has proposed removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, stating that it is not effective in relieving nasal congestion. Health Concerns Around Oral Phenylephrine There are several health concerns linked to oral phenylephrine which is the reason behind FDA's proposal to ban this …

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I'm a pharmacist - here are the common medications that can cause hearing damage
3 weeks ago

I'm a pharmacist - here are the common medications that can cause hearing damage

Daily Mail  

Do you ever get a ringing sound in your ears? NSAIDs fall into the same bracket, and Ms Gulzar says aspirin and ibuprofen are the worse offenders for causing temporary tinnitus if used in high doses. Moving on to her next drug to watch out for, Ms Gulzar flags that anti-malarial medications are more likely to cause tinnitus when taken …

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Price stops 1 in 6 US adults with asthma from taking their life-saving medications as prescribed
1 month ago

Price stops 1 in 6 US adults with asthma from taking their life-saving medications as prescribed

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cost of medication to treat asthma, the chronic lung disease, …

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Doctors weigh societal costs of using drugs to treat obesity crisis
1 month ago

Doctors weigh societal costs of using drugs to treat obesity crisis

ABC  

It could be one of the most transformative medical advancements since the contraceptive pill: an injection of a peptide that mimics a hormone to suppress appetite. Yet beyond the controversies over side effects — nausea, headaches and even pancreatitis — these drugs mark a pivotal moment in addressing one of the world's most pressing health crises. A national report — …

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Epilepsy: Causes, risks and tips to live seizure-free
1 month ago

Epilepsy: Causes, risks and tips to live seizure-free

Hindustan Times  

Epilepsy is a serious neurological disorder that can severely impact daily life as if it is left unmanaged, it may lead to life-threatening complications. Here's how to take control and protect your life In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vishwanathan Iyer, Neurosurgeon at Zynova Shalby Hospital in Mumbai, shared, “Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that negatively affects an individual’s …

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What is ‘granny's purse syndrome’? Paediatrician issues warning to parents
1 month ago

What is ‘granny's purse syndrome’? Paediatrician issues warning to parents

Hindustan Times  

Visiting one's grandparents is a common tradition during the holidays. With the festive season upon us, a paediatrician has issued a stark warning about the dangers of accidental poisoning in kids due to the “granny's purse syndrome.” Dr. Meghan Martin, who goes by @Beachgem10 on TikTok, recently shed some light on the overlooked risk to children. “If you are spending …

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TGMC uncovers fake doctor in Hyderabad injecting distilled water as medication
1 month, 1 week ago

TGMC uncovers fake doctor in Hyderabad injecting distilled water as medication

The Hindu  

The Telangana Medical Council officials have uncovered a fraudulent medical network in Hyderabad, with one individual administering distilled water as medication under the guise of being a licensed doctor. President of the Ramanthapur Rural Medical Practitioner and Paramedical Practitioner Association Yadagiri was found posing as a qualified practitioner, prescribing medications and administering fake treatments. During the inspections, officials discovered that …

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House Covid-19 panel releases final report criticizing public health response to the pandemic
1 month, 1 week ago

House Covid-19 panel releases final report criticizing public health response to the pandemic

CNN  

CNN — A Republican-led House committee investigating broad aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects in the US released a final report Monday summarizing its two-year effort, saying it hoped the work would “serve as a road map for Congress, the Executive Branch, and the private sector to prepare for and respond to future pandemics.” In the 520-page report, …

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Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol
1 month, 1 week ago

Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol

NPR  

Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol toggle caption AzmanJaka/Getty Images Many social drinkers who take obesity medications, such as Wegovy or Mounjaro, say they don't enjoy alcohol as much. "The main finding is that approximately 50% of patients who consumed alcohol at baseline reported decreased alcohol use after initiating their anti-obesity medication, …

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Biden proposes huge expansion of weight loss drug access
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden proposes huge expansion of weight loss drug access

Raw Story  

by Danny KEMP Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden proposed Tuesday to give millions more Americans access to weight loss drugs -- but Donald Trump's incoming health chief looked set to shoot down the idea. Any plan to increase US public health insurance spending would also likely run foul of Trump's bid to slash government budgets and waste. Trump said last …

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Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances

Raw Story  

"Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. “Forcing a clinician to jump through administrative hurdles in order to access a safe, effective medicine is not medically justified and is, …

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A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery, medications for transgender minors is constitutional
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery, medications for transgender minors is constitutional

Associated Press  

— A Missouri court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case on the issue next week. Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a statement that Missouri is the “first state in the nation to successfully …

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What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?

The Independent  

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As many as 1 in 5 people won’t lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As many as 1 in 5 people won’t lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say

Associated Press  

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many …

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Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so

Salon  

In September, Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, co-authored a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showing that semaglutide decreased overdose risk among people with Type 2 diabetes and opioid addiction. Last month, another study published in the journal Addiction illustrates similar findings: medications like Ozempic were associated with lower rates of …

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Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

Wired  

Since they debuted, injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been in high demand. It’s an appealing prospect—especially since these drugs are offered at a fraction of the price of their name-brand counterparts and are often shipped overnight after a prospective patient fills out a quick online questionnaire. “As a pharmacist, I can appreciate the excitement in the rise in oral …

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AIIMS doctors find new drug combination to treat hypertension
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AIIMS doctors find new drug combination to treat hypertension

India Today  

A study on determining the best combinations of medicines to manage high blood pressure or hypertension in India has finally come to a close. Using single-pill combinations instead of single medications has several benefits, including faster and better blood pressure control, fewer side effects, and simpler dosing, which improves patient adherence. Using single-pill combinations instead of single medications has several …

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Revealed: The common medications that make your flu shot less effective
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: The common medications that make your flu shot less effective

Daily Mail  

Everyone is asked to get the flu shot every year to slash their risk of infection and hospitalization. While the flu shot is widely recommended, doctors are advising people to be careful about the medications they use before or after they get vaccinated because some drugs could decrease the vaccine's efficacy. There are more than 295 drugs that can interact …

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Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. While filming my new documentary about the drugs, it became clear that many people have at least considered taking GLP-1 medications, drawn to the possibility of steadier blood sugar, better heart health and especially weight loss. Although it wasn’t ultimately beneficial for ulcers, he told me, it was through a series of serendipitous discoveries that they …

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Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. While filming my new documentary about the drugs, it became clear that many people have at least considered taking GLP-1 medications, drawn to the possibility of steadier blood sugar, better heart health and especially weight loss. Although it wasn’t ultimately beneficial for ulcers, he told me, it was through a series of serendipitous discoveries that they …

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