Weight-loss drugs are safe if used correctly, West Palm Beach doctor says

Weight-loss drugs are safe if used correctly, West Palm Beach doctor says

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that some of the most popular medications available for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda, may be linked to an increased risk of serious stomach problems in some people. The research was published earlier this month and highlights drugs that fall into …

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What if you think a sore throat is not a reason to see a doctor? Read this | India Times

What if you think a sore throat is not a reason to see a doctor?  Read this |  India Times

TEMPSOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – October 21, 2023, 4:00 PM IST Many people ignore a sore throat because it seems to be a temporary problem. A sore throat is a common illness suffered by people of all ages. In most cases, it is temporary discomfort caused by viral infections like colds or flu. However, …

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Doctor: Supplement I Take for Anxiety and Stress Relief

Doctor: Supplement I Take for Anxiety and Stress Relief

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry, is a small shrub native to India. Govind Jangir/Getty Images Dr. Megan Bradley is a physician at the University of Pittsburgh. She only takes one supplement regularly: ashwagandha. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine is known to help reduce stress and anxiety. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, the herb ashwagandha gaining …

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New ‘wonder’ weight loss drugs can help and might hurt, doctor says

New 'wonder' weight loss drugs can help and might hurt, doctor says

Patrick Sison, Associated Press This Tuesday, April 3, 2018, photo showing a close-up of a beam scale in New York. High-dose oral versions of the drug in weight-loss drug Wegovy may work as well as injections for weight loss and improved health, including people with hard-to-treat diabetes, according to a study published Sunday, …

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Dear Doctor: Friends should advise friends against taking unproven medications.

Dear Doctor: Friends should advise friends against taking unproven medications.

DEAR DR. ROACH: A relative told me she was going to start taking colloidal silver to help fight her cancer. Could you please share what you know about it? — BI ANSWER: Friends should not let friends take unproven medications. Colloidal silver has no known benefits and cannot be excreted from the body. In rare …

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