By BEK DAY Published: 17:25, 15 August 2025 | Updated: 17:36, 15 August 2025 It’s a miracle drug that has revolutionised weight loss for millions. But now some women are reporting that taking GLP-1 injections, more commonly known by brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro, has produced an unsightly and uncomfortable side effect. Whispered in private Facebook groups and on medical …
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New blood pressure guidelines recommend an earlier start to treatment and skipping alcohol
The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends, brace yourself: New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released Thursday suggest you abstain. Committees from …
Read More »New blood pressure guidelines recommend an earlier start to treatment and skipping alcohol
The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends, brace yourself: New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released Thursday suggest you abstain. Committees from …
Read More »New blood pressure guidelines recommend skipping alcohol and an earlier start to treatment
Facebook Tweet Email Link The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends, brace yourself: New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released Thursday suggest …
Read More »I’ve Already Completed A Treatment For The Next Story
The premiere of Peacemaker season 2 is currently underway in LA, and James Gunn shared an update on the next chapter in what he refers to as the “Superman Saga” while being interviewed by THR on the red carpet. Whether this corner of the DCU is now officially known as the Superman Saga is not clear. The trades have already confirmed …
Read More »‘Turning Back Time’: UConn Researchers Developing Treatment to Reverse Brain Damage from Stroke
In an ischemic stroke (the most common type), blood flow is blocked to a portion of the brain, depriving it of oxygen. This causes the immediate, recognizable symptoms of stroke: muscle weakness on one side of the body or face, slurred speech, and loss of balance. But the brain damage that occurs from this lack of oxygen isn’t temporary – …
Read More »Two-dose therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections on par with standard treatment
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 NIH-supported trial finds dalbavancin safe, effective for treating bacteremia Colorized scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria (gold) interacting with a human neutrophil (red). Image captured at NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana. NIAID A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that the outcome of treating complicated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections …
Read More »New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patients
TAR-200 is a miniature, pretzel-shaped drug-device duo containing a chemotherapy drug, gemcitabine, which is inserted into the bladder through a catheter and releases the drug for three weeks per treatment cycle. How the drug delivery system works TAR-200 is a miniature, pretzel-shaped drug-device duo containing a chemotherapy drug, gemcitabine, which is inserted into the bladder through …
Read More »Study: Self-guided, online treatment helps older adults combat insomnia
An online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia is stepping in to help older people who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. An online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia is stepping in to help older people who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, according to the treatment creator. “Older adults do have a …
Read More »Thousands of men ‘should avoid unnecessary treatment’ for prostate cancer – The Times
Thousands of men ‘should avoid unnecessary treatment’ for prostate cancer The Times Thousands of men with prostate cancer facing unnecessary overtreatment, experts warn The Independent Out of date NHS guidance ‘preventing prostate cancer screening’ The Telegraph Swindon researcher raises concerns over prostate cancer treatment contradictions Rayo Thousands of men could be undergoing unnecessary cancer treatment The Independent Source link
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