Feeling frustrated by a weight loss plateau? You’re not alone. The process of losing weight sometimes follows a two-phase pattern: an initial rapid phase fueled by burning stored sugars and releasing water, followed by a plateau. This slowdown is normal and can be overcome with the right strategies. Understanding that there are different stages of weight loss can really […]
(WGN Radio) – Injectable GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and Zepbound, have been the subject of a lot of excitement – some of it earned, some of it thanks to myths circulating about these so-called wonder drugs. The class of drugs, which either contain semaglutide or tirzepatide, started as ways to treat diabetes, explained […]
The most common asthma inhaler for children was discontinued at the start of this year, forcing parents and pediatricians to scramble to switch to an alternative. But more than a month later, the situation has not improved, and families remain caught in the middle of a fight between a drug company and pharmacy benefit managers […]
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CVS is pulling some common cold medicines from its shelves in the wake of a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee’s finding that an active ingredient in them is not effective. “We are aware of the FDA Advisory Committee’s position on oral phenylephrine (PE) and will follow direction from the FDA to ensure […]
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the prevalence of obesity is rising all across the nation. The CDC data found that 22 states had a prevalence, or “proportion of adults with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30,” of obesity over 35 percent in 2022. In comparison, […]
Image source, Getty Images By James Gallagher and Philippa Roxby Health correspondents She was just 61 years old when she was diagnosed with this form of dementia. Is dementia the same as Alzheimer’s? No – dementia is a symptom found in many diseases of the brain. Memory loss is the most common feature of dementia, […]
Federal authorities have sent cease and desist orders to several companies that market edibles containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their packaging, saying they are almost identical to common snacks. In a news release, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said it sent those letters to six companies, demanding […]
Conversational and easy to read, Avoiding Common Errors in Pediatric Emergency Medicine discusses 198 errors commonly made in the practice of pediatric emergency medicine and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these pitfalls. This unique manual offers brief, approachable, evidence-based chapters suitable for reading immediately before the start of a […]
The New and Improved CCA Exam Study Guide – 2023 Edition Now with Over 180 “Real World” Coding Tips To Help You Pass The Exam The First Time! It includes: 115 question practice exam with answers & rationaleOver 180 Exclusive “Real World” Bonus Medical Coding Tips & TricksCommon AnatomyMedical TerminologySecrets […]