By now, you have likely encountered a friend or colleague who is taking Ozempic and marveling over their seemingly effortless weight loss. Alternatively, you may have come across a frustrated individual attempting to obtain Ozempic but facing obstacles. This could be due to either not medically qualifying for this new medication or struggling to find a pharmacy that stocks it.
A new study says cannabis may not be so relaxing for everyone.
Researchers report that 27% of people who went to an emergency department for cannabis use developed a new anxiety disorder within three years.
Anti-inflammatory diets are typically not specific regimens but rather eating styles. The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet are examples of anti-inflammatory diets.
Men who improve their fitness might lower their odds of getting prostate cancer, according to a new Swedish study.
Specifically, improving cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more annually over three years reduced the chances of men developing prostate cancer by 35%, compared to those whose fitness dropped by 3% each year.
Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal.
In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally.
Early on, a person may notice a change in their breast when they perform a monthly breast exam or when minor abnormal pain doesn’t seem to go away.
Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular weight loss dieting strategy. Beyond weight loss however, the diet has promising benefits that may reduce the risk of developing some chronic, lifestyle diseases.
A recent study found that meals inspired by traditional foods from the Mediterranean may lower risk for dementia.
In this study, researchers showed that it's possible to not only improve cognitive function -- most specifically memory -- but also reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Many people associate cold weather with the flu. Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose, sore throat -- everyone knows the first signs. And, according to the CDC, millions of people develop the flu each year in the United States.
In a recent paper published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers describe how too much insulin speeds up cellular aging. And if you’re eating a normal Western diet full of refined grains, high-sugar drinks, and sweets, chances are good that you have too much insulin.
Excessive alcohol use may put a person at risk of developing certain health problems relating to the brain. This may increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
