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Those who take oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy tablets, are advised not to take the medication with morning coffee or tea.According to FDA prescribing information, Wegovy tablets should be taken on an empty stomach with up to 4 ounces of water — and no other liquids. Patients should wait at least 30 minutes before consuming food, other beverages or oral medications.As the first FDA-approved oral medication for […]

Consuming a sugary drink a day may significantly raise the risk of developing stomach cancer, according to new research from Mass General Brigham.After accounting for other risk factors, the researchers found that one or more sugary drinks per day was linked to nearly triple the risk of gastric cancer compared with fewer than one serving per month.Roughly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. adults report consuming sugar-sweetened beverages at least once a […]

People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.Flight attendants and pilots in the U.S. face the highest risk of radiation-related cancer deaths out of a list of more than 500 occupations, the researchers concluded."As you get high up in the atmosphere, you're exposed to ionizing radiation from the sun. It's called cosmic radiation," study author Anupam B. […]

Bud Leavell, 72, suffered from severe tremors for years after his Parkinson's diagnosis, making it impossible for him to enjoy his favorite pastime of repairing radios in his garage.But within minutes of receiving a newly approved ultrasound treatment, his tremor was completely gone.Leavell, a retired salesman and Air Force veteran in Arlington, Texas, experienced the dramatic before-and-after result at UT Southwestern Medical Center.CARLY SIMON REVEALS THE COMMON CONDITION THAT MASKED […]

Wait times between a cancer diagnosis and the start of treatment grew by nearly two weeks over the past decade in the U.S., according to a recent study published in JAMA Surgery.Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles and Massachusetts General Hospital analyzed national data from more than two million patients diagnosed between January 2012 and December 2023.The study tracked adults with early to locally advanced stages of six […]

After seven years of sobriety, Brad Pitt has revealed that he resumed drinking alcohol in moderation — an approach that has raised concerns among some addiction experts.In an Esquire interview published on Aug. 10, the actor said, "I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon."Pitt shared that he now drinks "in a more restrained manner," saying that he doesn’t consume "big quantities" of alcohol.BRAD […]

A person's waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the scale, according to new research.A study found that waist measurements can identify potential cardiovascular risks that may be missed when doctors rely on body mass index (BMI) alone.Researchers from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration analyzed data from nearly 260,000 adults enrolled in 15 long-term health studies, following participants for about 20 years.BMI IS WRONG WAY TO […]

A study of over 135,000 adults found that a surprising number of individuals feel lonely often — and that some of the loneliest people live in urban areas, shocking the researchers. Not only that — but the COVID pandemic made it worse. Professors at Imperial College London conducted the study. They recruited a total of 135,725 volunteers aged 16 and older to complete an online survey in England throughout a five-month […]

Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests.Recent data from the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, shows that 32.5% of married adult respondents said they have not had sex "at all" during the last 12 months. Just 4.1% reported that they have sex more than three times a week.Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and […]