Weight-loss drugs change shopping habits
Amanda Hartman, of Walnut Creek, California, now browses for clothes that better fit. Sarah Lowenthal, 37, of Greenwich, Connecticut, has reduced her junk food purchases by about 90 percent. Kait Handler, 40, discovered a pair of non-plus-size jeans that fit. “I was never into shopping, probably because I couldn’t do it comfortably,” Handler said. “Those … Read more
Are OTC Proton Pump Inhibitors Boon or Bane
Proton pump inhibitors have long been cornerstones for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, a malady caused by excessive stomach acid escaping into the esophagus. Treatment is not limited to GERD but also extends into the realm of management in Barrett’s esophagus, peptic ulcers-most often drug-induced due to the overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Helicobacter pylori infections … Read more
Drug distributors agree to $300M settlement for role in opioid epidemic
A historic $300 million settlement is agreed to by top U.S. drug distributors; this should be an important development in accountability for the opioid epidemic. Key Insights: McKesson, Cardinal, and Cencora-three behemoths in the world of pharmaceutical distribution-will pay against claims linked to their responsibility in the overdose epidemic. These companies have already paid billions … Read more
Weight loss drugs allegedly put this woman in the hospital, spurring lawsuit over drug label warnings
Millions of Americans are taking prescribed drugs to lose weight and to control diabetes. But are the warning labels on those drugs clear about the risks?She was prescribed both Wegovy and Ozempic, and soon found herself needing emergency surgery. Now she’s suing. Juanita Gantt, 67, told CBS News she had always battled weight gain, reaching … Read more
Neffy Set to Debut A Deliberation on Prescribing
The FDA approval this week of their first needle-free epinephrine alternative, Neffy, an innovative alternative to the traditional injectable versions including EpiPen for the management of anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions is something. I am a doctor and, with gusto, will prescribe it from day one. Epinephrine is the quickest and most potent treatment for … Read more
A Utah Grandmother’s Dream Journey Becomes a Harrowing Ordeal Amid Mental Crisis in Germany
What promised to be the journey of a lifetime for 68-year-old Wanda Stump of Ogden has spiraled into a harrowing tale of mental crisis in Germany. Decades of frugal living enabled Stump to finally fulfill a long-held ambition: visiting Germany, a country she had wanted to see for as far back as her daughter Mallory … Read more
A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
It is an unfortunate fact of life that roughly 70% of those over age 65 will eventually require some type of long-term care as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This type of care is anything but inexpensive. According to the latest Genworth Cost of Care study, the median cost for … Read more
Student absenteeism and lower grades have been linked to mental health struggles—a clear need for more in-school support
Supporting student mental health has been a growing concern in recent years, with parents several times more likely to report it as worse now than it was a decade ago. However, the difficulties that go along with this issue for various groups of children do vary significantly. A mental health screening instrument that is well … Read more