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Weekly Insulin Equally Effective for Diabetes as Daily Shots
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Weekly insulin shots can help control both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as daily injections do, a pair of clinical trials have found.. A new class of insulin called efsitora alfa has been designed to require injections only once a week, researchers said.
Smoking, Vaping Tied to Similar Unhealthy Changes in DNA
Aug 13, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Folks who think they are doing their DNA a favor by switching from smoking to vaping may be wrong. Research involving young adults who vape or smoke found similar gene changes linked to a higher odds for lung cancer
Unexplained Vomiting in a Child: A Doctor Offers Guidance
Sep 19, 2023 · What This Means For You. Vomiting is not uncommon in children, but sometimes it can signal a serious medical condition. Here's how to tell the difference, and what to do to ease the vomiting and the dehydration that comes with it.
Ozempic or Saxenda for Weight Loss: Which Works Best?
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ozempic and its weight-loss cousin, Wegovy, outperform another longstanding weight-loss drug that targets the same hormone associated with blood sugar and appetite, a new study finds. Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) promoted the loss of 10% or more body weight in 61% of people being treated for obesity and 23% being treated for diabetes after a year ...
Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens - HealthDay
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2011 (HealthDay News) -- A new nationwide look at data on masturbation among U.S. adolescents finds that boys do it much more often than girls, and they also tend to start earlier.
Cost Has Many Going Around Doctors to Get Weight-Loss Meds
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Wegovy, Zepbound and other cutting-edge weight-loss drugs can be tough to get these days. They’re in short supply, and often too expensive to afford without insurance coverage. Because of these barriers, many people are doing an end-run around their doctor’s office, reaching out to potentially unreliable sources that promise to set them up with ...
How to Stop Stomach Pain From Ibuprofen & Other NSAIDs
Sep 25, 2023 · Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may cause stomach-related side effects. Learn more about NSAIDs, why you shouldn’t take them on an empty stomach and how to stop stomach pain related to NSAIDs.
What to Do for a Blow to the Abdomen, According to a Doctor
Aug 18, 2023 · We spoke to a doctor about what to do if someone receives a blow to the abdomen, a kick to the stomach or any hit to the abdomen area. Learn about serious and minor injuries to the abdomen, what warning signs to look out for, recognizing the signs of shock and what to do until help arrives.
Is It a Cold, Flu or COVID? An Expert Helps You Sort It Out
Sep 22, 2024 · The challenge with cold, flu and COVID-19 is that the symptoms for each are very similar. A cold can present with cough, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and fatigue.