While the foundations of brain structure and function are laid during pregnancy and early life, the brain is constantly being fueled and shaped by the food and drink we consume daily. We should be thinking of brain health like a retirement plan; it is best to start as early as possible so that you have […]
Statin drugs are the gold standard when it comes to reducing LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, but many patients at risk for heart disease refuse to take them because of severe side effects, such as muscle pain or weakness. An alternative medication, bempedoic acid, significantly lowers cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks, as well as
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Share on PinterestDespite its popularity, heath experts warn against using Ozempic off label for weight loss. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy Experts say that glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs like Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, can help people with obesity lose weight. Ozempic is not FDA-approved for weight loss. Another brand, Wegovy, also semaglutide, is. Experts share that
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech. They report their findings in npj Genomic Medicine. Scientists from NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) identified three children with the condition, two siblings and an unrelated child.
