The dietary supplement market has sought to cash in on the GLP-1 demand with pills, teas, extracts and all manner of other products that claim to produce similar effects as the brand names at a much lower price.
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Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds
Nearly 4 in 10 women under 30 surveyed in September and early October told pollsters that abortion is the most important issue to their vote. Just 20% named abortion as their top issue when KFF conducted a similar survey in late May and early June.
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Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle
The heart of the course is an academic, personal and experiential exploration of evidence-based positive psychology interventions. These are intentional practices that can improve mood, optimism, relationships and physical wellness and offer a sense of purpose. Examples include gratitude, acts of kindness, savoring, mindfulness, mood music, practicing forgiveness and journaling about your best possible future self.
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What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated?
Pelvic organ prolapse can be distressing or embarrassing and interfere with everyday activities. But it’s also common. For many women treatment is simple, effective and doesn’t involve surgery.
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Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds
Nearly 4 in 10 women under 30 surveyed in September and early October told pollsters that abortion is the most important issue to their vote. Just 20% named abortion as their top issue when KFF conducted a similar survey in late May and early June.
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Fentanyl 101
As little as 2 mg of fentanyl (which can fit on the tip of a pencil) can be enough to kill the average American. People can also unknowingly consume fentanyl when it is mixed into or sold as other drugs, including heroin, cocaine, or counterfeit pills.
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Health News Headlines
Harris calls for Medicare to cover in-home senior care – Texas abortion ban straining OB/GYNs – Medicare pilot aims at $2 generic drugs – COVID linked to increased risk of heart attacks, stroke and death three years after infection
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Jaw Problems Linked to Bone-Modifying Drugs Not as Rare as Once Thought
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) can cause parts of the jawbone to breakdown and die.
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Asian Health Center Tries Unconventional Approach to Counseling
Asian Health Services is trying to address a shortage of mental health professionals by training community-based health workers to provide counseling under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
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UW Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize
By harnessing the power of computing, Baker has transformed biological research.
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Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers
After eating lemon poppy seed bread or an everything bagel, mothers reportedly have been separated from newborns because the women failed drug tests.
Poppy seeds come from the plant that produces opium and from which narcotics such as morphine and codeine are derived. During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium fluid.
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Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide. It can develop and present in dramatically different ways across the sexes due to their anatomical and physiological differences. Yet many of the symptoms and tests used to diagnose a heart attack have been developed based on what men experience. This has serious repercussions for women.
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Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and 3 things that help them eat better
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and managing it effectively requires more than just medical intervention: what you eat plays a crucial role in your heart’s health. But for many patients, adhering to these dietary guidelines can be a significant challenge.
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MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes
MicroRNAs are short stretches of RNA that, rather than coding for a specific protein themselves, control the RNAs that do code for proteins. In effect, microRNAs turn particular genes on and off.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Opens Next Week
Medicare Open Enrollment starts next week! It’s your chance to review or change your prescription drug and health coverage for next year.
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