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Diabetes Medication Slashes Long COVID Risk
Early treatment with the diabetes drug metformin reduced the risk of long COVID by almost half in a study of more than 1,100 adults. Researchers at the University of Minnesota followed the participants for 10 months. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Beware of Cheaper Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy
The exorbitant cost of the current trend in weight loss drugs has driven some diehard dieters to try generic versions of the drugs compounded by pharmacists. But experts warn that while these copycat versions of Ozempic and Wegovy may have a more reasonable price tag, they...
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Study: Diabetes Drug Lowers Risk for Osteoarthritis
Metformin may help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) in people with Type 2 diabetes. A study of nearly 21,000 adults with diabetes found that those who were taking metformin had a 24% lower risk of developing OA compared to those taking a sulfonylurea, a different...
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Lower-Carb, Plant-Based Diet Best for Diabetes
Cutting some carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer - as long as they are swapping sugar for vegetables instead of steak, new research suggests. The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes, found that those who ate relatively fewer...
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Diabetes Drug Ozempic Back in Supply After Shortage
Novo Nordisk's best-selling diabetes treatment drug Ozempic is back on the shelves in the United States after months of shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website showed on Friday. The main active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, also the key...
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Hair Loss in Women Can Signal Health Problems
Hair loss can be devastating for women, but the condition can also signal additional health problems. An American Academy of Dermatology expert offers information about the types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones, common types of medical conditions associated...
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Sanofi to Cut Insulin Price by 78 Percent
Sanofi SA said on Thursday it would cut U.S. list prices by 78% for its most-prescribed insulin product starting next year, following rivals Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co. The move comes as U.S. President Joe Biden has pushed to extend to most Americans the $35 cap on...
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Study: Coffee Cuts Risk for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Your morning cup of coffee may do more than wake you up. According to a new study published in the journal BMJ Medicine, drinking coffee regularly could reduce body fat and the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. But don't think that swigging an Irish coffee this St. Patrick's...
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Diabetes Plus Tooth Loss Ups Dementia Risk
Diabetes is a known risk factor for mental decline and dementia. Paired with total tooth loss, the potential harm to the brain is even more significant, new research indicates. The findings highlight the importance of good dental care and diabetes control in aging adults,...
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Jameela Jamil Calls Out 'Extreme' Weight Loss at Oscars
Jameela Jamil is speaking out against the "extreme" weight loss trends that were apparent at this year's Oscars, saying the stars were using "weight loss injections" to achieve their desired results.
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Diabetes Keeps Rising Among Young Americans
Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults. Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the study found. "Our research suggests a growing population of young adults...
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New Spinal Cord Implant Effective Against Diabetic Neuropathy
Electrical stimulation from a spinal cord implant can provide long-lasting relief for people with diabetic neuropathy, updated clinical trial results show. "Two years after starting with using that stimulator device, they're still having the same quality of improvement as...
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Most Americans With Diabetes Are Not Getting Newer Meds
Most Americans with Type 2 diabetes are candidates for newer, pricey medications, but few are getting them, a new government study shows. Researchers found that of U.S. adults with the blood sugar disease, over 80% could stand to benefit from the medications, based on...
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Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Available After Two-month Shortage
Eli Lilly & Co said on Tuesday all doses of its new diabetes drug Mounjaro were now available with wholesalers having inventory on hand after a two-month-long shortage. "Because Mounjaro is still a launch product with dynamic demand, some pharmacies may continue to...
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Study: Aged Garlic Extract Boosts Heart Health
Chronic inflammation has been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease as well as other illnesses. In a recent study, scientists at Sweden's Skane University Hospital and Lund University discovered that a daily dose of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) effectively...
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Diabetes Drug Reduces Risk for Dementia
New research has found that a drug used to treat diabetes may help reduce the risk of dementia. The medication, pioglitazone, sold under the brand name Actos, is prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes. Because people with diabetes have twice the risk of developing...
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COVID Infection Increases Risk for Diabetes in Unvaccinated
A COVID infection appears to drive up diabetes risk, new research warns.The good news? Being vaccinated before becoming infected appeared to eliminate any increase in post-infection risk.The finding follows a deep dive into the medical records of roughly 23,700 patients. At...
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Chemical in Plastics May Raise Diabetes Risk in Women
Chemicals found in plastic personal care products, kids' toys, and food and drink packaging could be raising the risk of type 2 diabetes among women, new research suggests. To study the impact of these chemicals, known as phthalates, researchers followed just over 1,300 U.S....
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Married, Cohabitating People Have Better Blood Sugar Control
Getting hitched could help middle-aged and older folks get a better handle on their blood sugar, a new study reports. People living with a spouse appeared to be better able to maintain lower blood sugar levels than single folks, according to the findings. This benefit held...
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Golf Beats Walking For Health Benefits
Walking is an established way of staying fit, but a new study says that playing golf may be an even better option for older adults. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland found that hitting the links is better exercise for people over the age of 65 than regular...
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Vitamin D May Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D supplements are typically used to guard against bone loss and fractures, but new research offers up another possibility: For folks with pre-diabetes, they may help lower the chances of a full diabetes diagnosis.
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This Nutrient Boost Energy and Heart, Skin, Brain Health
Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is one of the most important compounds in our bodies. It helps generate energy in our cells and low levels of this essential compound have been associated with heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer. CoQ10 production...
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Health Benefits of an Insulin-Resistance Diet
People with health conditions like type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome may have been advised about the value of an insulin-resistance diet.But this way of eating can benefit most people interested in balancing blood sugars, whether that's to...
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What to Know About 'Ozempic Face'
Medications intended for Type 2 diabetes are being used - some say abused - as quick weight loss drugs. These trending medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro may be effective at helping you to drop some pounds, but they can also have an ugly side effect. Taking the drugs...
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40-Year Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Boosts Longevity
It's well known that obesity fuels an increase in a person's risk for other chronic health conditions. Now, a new study shows that weight-loss surgery could set that person's health, and longevity, on a different path. Utah researchers who followed patients for up to 40 years...