CHRISTMAS is a time of year to kick back and let loose. But among all that partying and overindulging, you may notice some unusual changes in yourself. 1 Some subtle …
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Alberta hospitals are squeezing in extra intensive care unit beds as respiratory virus cases balloon and ICUs fill up. Alberta Health Services has added 17 adult surge beds since last week …
Debilitating toothaches. Tens of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket dental bills. Trips to the emergency room — and even stays in intensive care to treat life-threatening infections. Those are among …
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Diabetes medication may also lower colorectal cancer risk – Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have conducted a groundbreaking study suggesting that a class of medications used to treat type …
FAT jabs could slash the risk of bowel cancer, scientists say. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio found type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which are also used …
FAT jabs could slash the risk of bowel cancer, scientists say. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio found type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which are also used …
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News Colorado officials say their plan to import cheaper medicines from Canada has been stymied by opposition from drugmakers and inaction by the Biden administration, …
Health Canada is recommending that prescribers not start new patients on diabetes drugs such as Ozempic because of a worldwide shortage, except under certain conditions. The federal department said Wednesday it …