Ozempic Insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight lossCarolina Rudah / Getty ImagesHow much weight a person loses on liraglutide or semaglutide depends on a number of different factors, new research found.The study found that the type of medication a person takes, the treatment indication, the dosage, and other factors can have an impact on...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A multi-state study, published in The Lancet, is one of the first real world data analyses of the effectiveness of the RSV—short for respiratory syncytial virus—vaccine. VISION Network researchers report that across the board these vaccines were highly effective in older adults, even those with immunocompromising conditions, during the 2023–24 respiratory disease season, the...
Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Ozempic (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved injectable medication that can help treat Type 2 diabetes. Ozempic helps the body release more insulin after eating and stops the liver from making more sugar. It also slows how fast the stomach empties, which can make people feel fuller longer and lower appetite. All of...
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Hay fever (or allergic rhinitis) is a long-term inflammatory condition that’s incredibly common. It affects about one-quarter of Australians. Symptoms vary but can include sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny or blocked nose. Hay fever can also contribute to sinus and ear infections, snoring, poor sleep and asthma, as well as lower performance at...
Credit: Vlada Karpovich from Pexels Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, a new review has found. Led by occupational therapist and Flinders University researcher Dr. Suzanne Dawson, the study found the blankets were effective in improving sleep,...
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The first national survey of play in preschool-aged children in Britain has found that from the age of two-years-old, girls are playing outside in nature less than boys. The research was conducted by the University of Exeter in partnership with the University of Cambridge and published in the Journal of Physical Activity...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In Europe, well over 50% of workers experience symptoms of burnout. This global phenomenon is reflected in the US, where around 52% of workers also experience this syndrome. The primary stage of becoming burnt out is known as emotional exhaustion, which can decrease productivity and have a massive impact on workers’ health. However, if employers take...
supersizer/iStock via Getty Images Plus Allegra (fexofenadine) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are two antihistamines available over the counter (OTC). They can both help relieve allergy symptoms in adults and children. But they have some notable differences. For instance, Benadryl is a first-generation (older) antihistamine, while Allegra is a third-generation (newer) antihistamine. This distinction means that Allegra tends to have fewer side effects, among...
In modern society, poor sleep quality and sleep deprivation have become a common occurrence that is implicated in several health disorders, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, and diabetes.1 Therefore, multiple pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions have been formulated to improve sleep quality. Several studies have indicated an association between sleep and magnesium intake. This article explores...
A recent report, Building H Index 2024, by Building H, which is part of the Public Health Institute, rated and ranked popular products and services based on how they impact their users’ health, focusing specifically on non-healthcare-related items. The authors, Steve Downs and Thomas Goetz, co-founders of Building H, identified more than 75 services and products across the transportation,...
