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She Took Compounded Ozempic to Lose 10 Pounds and Ended Up in the ER with Appendicitis
Amy Jenson began taking a compounded form of Ozempic, hoping to lose 10 pounds for her wedding. Then, the day after her ceremony, she was rushed to the ER and underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis. ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images
One woman shares her story of having appendicitis while taking a compounded version of semaglutide.
The FDA has raised concerns about compounded forms of semaglutide, which may not be safe or effective.
More research is needed to determine if there is a connec
Your Daily Soda or Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Could be Damaging Your Liver
According to the CDC, 63% of adults report drinking one or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day. Nednapa/Getty Images
New research has observed a possible link between the regular consumption of sweetened drinks and death because of liver cancer and chronic liver disease.
The analysis included almost 100,000 people, all of them postmenopausal women.
Experts say that more research needs to be done in order to identify root the root causes of this possible connection.
New research
7 Simple Tips from Health Experts for Drinking Mindfully This Holiday Season
Health experts say having a plan in place can help you drink more mindfully at holiday celebrations and festivities. Brat Co/Stocksy United
For those trying to cut back on drinking alcohol, attending holiday gatherings may be challenging.
Health experts say having a plan in place and being aware of a few simple tips can help you achieve your goal of drinking more mindfully or going alcohol-free this holiday season.
Tips such as choosing to savor your drink slowly and choosing to have
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese Leads to Recalls from Trader Joe's, Costco
A multistate outbreak due to listeria bacteria has been detected by the CDC. Marcos Elihu Castillo Ramirez/Getty Images
Cheese products produced by Rizo-López Foods are facing a national voluntary recall after a listeria outbreak.
The recall affects 61 items and connected cases date as far back as 2014.
This week outlets including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Costco also voluntarily recalled products containing these cheeses.
The FDA and CDC are currently investigating the cause o
CBT May Help You Manage Mental Health Side Effects of Ozempic, Wegovy
Receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) while taking drugs like Ozemipc, Wegovy, and Mounjaro for weight loss can help people cope with existing mental health conditions as well as new side effects that may arise. Riska/Getty Images
While anti-obesity medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are providing obesity care to many, some mental health professionals also believe people should receive therapy while taking these drugs.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people
Consistently Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Can Lower Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
New research finds that consistently getting good quality sleep can help reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images
A new study found that older adults who maintained good sleep quality over a five-year period had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, even people with good sleep quality only at one point in the study had a lower cardiovascular risk compared to those with ongoing poor sleep quality.
The study focused on poor sleep quality, but sleep dis
Climbing Stairs May Improve Heart Health and Help You Live Longer
A new study suggests regular stair climbing can lower the risk of heart disease and death from all causes. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images
New research shows climbing stairs is linked to improved heart health and a reduced risk of all-cause mortality.
Experts recommend regular stair climbing for overall health, aiming for three to six flights of stairs daily.
To incorporate more stair climbing into your health and fitness routine, take the stairs whenever possible.
The benefits of exe
Why Women are Less Likely to be Prescribed Cholesterol Medications Such as Statins
Researchers report that men with heart disease are treated with statins more often than women with the same condition.
They note that cholesterol-lowering medications are used more frequently immediately after a diagnosis and decline over the next three years, with the decline more pronounced in women.
Women develop heart disease less often than men but have a higher rate of death from it.
Men with heart disease are treated for high cholesterol more often than women with heart dis
Eating Avocado May Lower Diabetes Risk, Especially for Females
New research suggests that eating avocado may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in females but not males. Westend61/Getty Images
A large cross-sectional study has found that avocados may reduce diabetes risk in females, though no significant association was shown in males
Females who ate 30-38 grams of avocado had significantly lower odds of diabetes than those who did not consume avocados.
Experts say the combo of fiber and unsaturated fat found in avocados plays a role in diab
What We Know About Bariatric Surgery and How it can Impact Cancer Risk
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Bariatric surgery is an extremely effective tool for obesity.
The procedure’s effects on various forms of cancer is not well understood.
A new review now sheds some light on the relationship between bariatric surgery and cancer.
Bariatric surgery appears to decrease the risk of certain forms of cancer, but may increase the risk of others, according to a new scientific review. The authors say their findings underscore the need for more research on the issue
Only 2% of TikTok Diet and Nutrition Trends Are Accurate: 5 Things to Know
New research finds that over 50% of Millennial and Gen-Z TikTok users are influenced by diet and nutrition trends on the platform, yet only 2% of nutrition content on the app is accurate. mixetto/Getty Images
A new survey found that 57% of Millenial and Gen-Z TikTok users reported being influenced by or frequently adopting nutrition trends they learned about on the platform.
However, only about 2% are accurate compared to public health and nutrition guidelines.
Experts are concerned ab
FDA Finds Traces of Bird Flu Virus in Grocery Store Milk But Says It's Still Safe
The FDA announced that traces of the bird flu virus have been detected in dairy milk. Grace Cary/Getty Images
The FDA has discovered the presence of the avian flu virus in dairy milk.
Commercially available milk products are still believed to be safe for consumers because they have undergone pasteurization.
Raw milk products may carry the avian flu virus, in addition to other risks.
Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected in dairy milk in the United States, but the FDA has
Aspirin May Help Stop Aortic Aneurysm From Growing
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A new study finds that aspirin may help reduce the progression of an aneurysm.
Currently, managing risk factors — like smoking and blood pressure — is the best way to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Researchers say there is a need for more medications to help control aneurysms.
Aspirin may slow abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) progression, a new study has found.
While aspirin didn’t appear to impact the risk of rupture, major bleeding or death, the findi
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) May Diagnose Prediabetes Earlier Than Blood Sugar Tests
New research suggests that continuous glucose monitors may be able to diagnose prediabetes earlier that blood sugar tests, helping people make healthier lifestyle choices sooner. Anchiy/Getty Images
A new study has found that prediabetes can be diagnosed by using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
This method could potentially identify people with early signs of prediabetes, even before it would have been picked up with a blood sugar test.
This might encourage people to make lifestyle
Antacids May Increase Your Risk of Migraine Attacks or Severe Headaches
New research suggests that people who take antacids may be at greater risk for migraine attacks and severe headaches. ingwervanille/Getty Images
A study of more than 11,000 adults suggests an association between migraine attacks or severe headaches and acid-suppressing medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
An estimated 20% of adults in the U.S. have GERD, which can cause heartburn and acid reflux. These types of drugs are widely used to treat them.
However, the study does not
Interested in CBD? You’re Not Alone. 30% of US Adults Are Too
A new survey conducted by Healthline found that a growing number of US adults of all ages are interested in using CBD products to help them manage a range of symptoms and conditions. Lauren Lee/Stocksy
CBD products are becoming more widely available and interest and awareness are growing.
Many people hope these products can help them reduce stress, improve sleep, or manage pain.
The CBD marketplace is largely unregulated, leaving it to consumers to do their own research.
Healthline
Bariatric Surgery Linked to 25% Drop in Cancer Risk
A new study found that sustained weight loss after surgery was linked to lowered cancer risk. M_a_y_a/Getty Images
A new study found weight loss after undergoing bariatric surgery is associated with a significantly lower risk of cancer and reduced cancer mortality, especially among women.
The National Cancer Institute lists obesity as a risk factor for cancer.
The institute cites that obesity can increase the risk of death from cancer by 62% in women and 52% in men.
Bariatric su
Aspirin May Boost Your Immune System, Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
New research suggests that low dose aspirin may help enhance your immune system and lower your risk of colorectal cancer. andreswd/Getty Images
Aspirin has been shown to protect against colorectal cancer.
A new study says it may do this by enhancing the body’s ability to detect cancer cells.
Aspirin is not right for everyone and may be most beneficial for those with CVD risk.
Your lifestyle choices can also influence your risk for colorectal cancer.
Early detection through regula
Taking Naps for More than 30 Minutes May Raise Your Risk of Obesity, Metabolic Disease
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New research suggests that long siestas, or naps that last for more than 30 minutes could have a detrimental effect on your health.
The study connects nap length with obesity and metabolic syndrome risks.
Researchers agree that it’s important to understand the cultural importance of siestas and how they translate to other cultural understandings of rest.
Getting too much or not enough sleep has long been known to be linked to overall poorer health outcomes and
Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Urine is Yellow
Scientists have uncovered what enzyme turns urine is yellow. Eduardo Ramos Castaneda/Getty Images
Researchers have discovered a new enzyme, bilirubin reductase, that gives urine its yellow color.
These findings could help better understand the connection between the gut and health issues like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease.
Learning more about bilirubin reductase will help in understanding the breakdown of bilirubin and how it affects other bodily systems.
Urine color can