In addition to treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, semaglutide may also be useful for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Semaglutide—the active compound in Ozempic and Wegovy—may reduce the risk of kidney complications, heart issues,...
Ultraviolet rays from the sun damage skin cell DNA, which can cause the cells to become cancerous.
These same rays are also responsible for vitamin D synthesis, which plays an important role in immune and bone...
New research suggests the standard classification of obesity—a body mass index (BMI) of 30—may not be accurate for adults over age 40.
Because older adults tend to lose muscle and gain fat as they age, they...
Baby arugula sold at select Publix stores has been recalled over possible Salmonella contamination.
Green Life Farms voluntarily recalled the baby arugula after testing showed the presence of Salmonella in a single harvest of the leafy green vegetable.
No illnesses have...
In a series of Instagram posts, Halsey shared that they were diagnosed with lupus and a T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.
A T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder is an umbrella term for a host of diseases related to the overproduction...
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that a new COVID variant called KP.3 has risen to dominance in the United States.
KP.3 accounts for 25% of cases, while another variant, KP.2,...
The FDA has issued a warning about certain oysters, clams, and other shellfish harvested from Oregon and Washington between May 26 and May 30.
The shellfish could be contaminated with toxins that could cause paralytic shellfish...
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Eating more canned and dried beans contributes to higher diet quality and decreased body weight compared to no-bean consumers, according to a new study.
Beans are an excellent source of shortfall nutrients, nutrients that Americans...
If you're looking for a mild-tasting fish that's packed with protein, consider adding cod to your diet. A 180-gram cod fillet provides an impressive...
Innovation is often born out of necessity. The challenges brought on by COVID-19 forced many medical institutions to adapt quickly, among them Tampa General Hospital (TGH),...
Starbucks released three new summer drinks: Summer-Berry Refresher, a Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher, and a non-dairy Summer Skies Drink.
The three new drinks are Starbucks’ version...
