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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Ozempic: Cost, Coupons, and Ways to Save Cash

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With the blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic popular as ever with those just seeking to lose weight, we speak to pharmacists about the drug cost, potential coupons and prescription discounts, and other ways to save money.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230503/ozempic-cost-coupons-and-ways-to-save-cash?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'COVID-19 Diet' Lowers Salt, a Boon to Kidney Stone Patients

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Reducing dining out during the pandemic resulted in lowered levels of sodium and calcium in the urine in patients with a history of kidney stones.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/news/20230502/covid19-diet-lowers-salt-a-boon-to-kidney-stone-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Be Cautious of Off-Label Use of Stimulants With Other Drugs

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It’s an increasingly common trend: U.S. adults who are taking a stimulant medication, together with other drugs that target the central nervous system, such as antidepressants, opioids, and anti-anxiety medications.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230502/be-cautious-of-off-label-use-of-stimulants-with-other-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Beware the Hidden Allergens in Nutritional Supplements

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An expert reviewed allergens that are found in popular supplements and that have been implicated in allergic reactions, including contact dermatitis.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20230502/beware-the-hidden-allergens-in-nutritional-supplements?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Similar to Humans, Sleep Is Altered for Dogs With Dementia

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Research finds older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop dementia, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do.



from WebMD Health https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/news/20230501/similar-to-humans-sleep-is-altered-for-dogs-with-dementia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Americans Stressed, but Seeking Help: Mental Health Survey

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Post-pandemic, more people are seeking help from therapists, many for the first time, and most often to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression, according to the results of a new national mental health survey.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/news/20230501/americans-stressed-but-seeking-help-mental-health-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Monday, May 1, 2023

Weight Loss Surgery Could Cut Cancer Risk in Half Over Time

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Investigators compared almost 56,000 people with obesity who had bariatric surgery to the same number who did not. They tracked how many people developed cancer over the next 10 years. The surgery group had less than half as many cases of cancer.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230501/weight-loss-surgery-could-cut-cancer-risk-in-half-over-time?src=RSS_PUBLIC