Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia. This summer’s guidance to halt the medication for up to a week may not go far enough, either. Some anesthesiologists in the U.S. and Canada say … Read more
Diabetes and weight loss drug Wegovy could also cut cardiovascular risk – CBS News Watch CBS News The maker of diabetes and weight loss medication Wegovy said a trial found that the drug can also cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
You’re lovin’ it — but is it too good to be true? A McDonald’s employee revealed how the fast food chain’s iced tea is made — and she claims it’s a lot sweeter than most customer’s might think. TikTok user @gia2bad claims she’s letting viewers in on how the beloved drink is really made, leaving … Read more
Weight loss drug makers sued over “stomach paralysis” – CBS News Watch CBS News The makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro, drugs used for both weight loss and diabetes management, are facing a lawsuit claiming the medications can cause “stomach paralysis.” Janet Shamlian reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
Sugar, oh, honey, honey! A study published last week in the journal Philosophical Transactions found that fructose intake fuels obesity and conditions such as diabetes and fatty liver disease. The World Health Organization defines being overweight as having a body mass index over 25, while obesity is a BMI over 30 — which more people across … Read more
A SCOBY may look pretty gross, but new research suggests the bacteria and yeast glob could help Type 2 diabetics lower their blood sugar levels. The study found participants who consumed 8 ounces of kombucha for four weeks saw their blood sugar levels decrease from 164 to 116 milligrams per deciliter. Scientists from Georgetown University, … Read more
A commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, metformin, has a new side hustle. Besides helping to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, metformin can also fight off a type of cell that builds up in the body over time and plays a role in the aging process. Senescent cells are sometimes known as “zombie” cells because … Read more
A drug designed to treat diabetes has become one of the hottest and most controversial weight loss crazes to date. Now, people are saying they wished they “never touched it.” Ozempic is a medication designed for people with Type 2 diabetes that has become widely used as a weight loss drug. Ozempic and Wegovy are semaglutides, which … Read more
Intermittent fasting — the trendy dieting technique favored by celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Kourtney Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow — may actually be unhealthy. That’s what a recent study revealed after examining the effects of the popular diet, in which people restrict their eating to a limited window of time during the day. The research, published … Read more
A patient believed he had his illness figured out — but his symptoms were a sign of something else entirely. Jonathan Plummer, 41, was drinking about 10 liters of water for two years, and was constantly tired, leading doctors to believe that he had diabetes. “I felt a constant thirst that I couldn’t quench and … Read more
When Eli Diaz lost 22 pounds in three months from taking diabetes drug Wegovy for weight loss, she thought she had found a miracle fix. She felt more confident than ever in form-fitting leggings and sleeveless tops. Diaz, 36, a mom of three who runs a Naples, Florida, construction company with her husband, was desperately … Read more
A new study has found that loneliness is one of the most major health detriments there could be for diabetes patients. Extended isolation has “a stronger influence than depression, smoking, physical activity and diet” on those with diabetes, according to a new Tulane University study. Particularly, lonely diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease as … Read more
Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could led to serious complications if taken before surgery, doctors warn. The American Society of Anesthesiologists released their recommendation on Thursday, advising that the drugs be avoided before a procedure that includes anesthesia. GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Wegovy, are medications traditionally used to treat … Read more
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have radically changed the lives of dieters worldwide. And that revolution in weight loss is about to take another dramatic turn now that drugmakers have developed a pill form of semaglutide, the active ingredient in those drugs. Currently, semaglutide must be injected on a weekly basis — an … Read more
A new study finds that the number of people living with diabetes — especially Type 2 diabetes — will more than double in 27 years. Health experts call the rapid rise in Type 2 diabetes cases “alarming,” referring to the chronic condition as “a defining disease of this century.” About 529 million people worldwide were … Read more
The familiar peel-and-stick bandages seen on skinned knees worldwide may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists have now developed a bandage that can heal wounds faster and easier by using an array of tiny, built-in electronics. But the new high-tech bandage has uses far beyond skinned knees. “Over 6.7 million people in the … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use off-brand weight loss drugs containing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. On Wednesday, officials warned about the dangers of drug compounding — which involves mixing or altering ingredients to create medication — after receiving reports of adverse effects after patients used compounded … Read more
This trendy new drug is doing double duty. Weight loss drugs containing semaglutide, including Ozempic, could be used to fight cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at Maynooth University in Ireland explored the wide-ranging benefits of GLP-1 medications that are commonly used to fight obesity, discovering that the treatments may aid the body’s ability to fight … Read more
Forget “Rock of Love” — it’s “Rock of Life” for singer Bret Michaels. In a recent interview, the Poison frontman, 60, spoke out about his prior life-threatening health issues, including a 2010 brain hemorrhage and stroke — and why he’s grateful to be alive. “It’s been a crazy roller-coaster ride,” Michaels told People. “After all … Read more
Trading out soda for a cup of coffee could actually help people with Type 2 diabetes live longer, research suggests. A new study from Harvard University published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increased the risk of early death and cardiovascular disease among those with Type 2 … Read more