Pain Management Options You Should Know …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> When Jessica Hart went to get her first intrauterine device (IUD), she expected a routine procedure: the doctor would secure her feet in stirrups, stretch her vaginal canal with a speculum, swab her cervix with antiseptic, and slowly insert the small, T-shaped contraceptive. What she … Read more
Do Abortion Pills Expire? What To Know About Stockpiling the Drugs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Last year, the majority of abortions in the United States were conducted using the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol. Demand for these medications surged after Donald Trump was elected to a second term, driven by fears that his administration would … Read more
Zepbound Cuts the Risk of Progressing to Diabetes by 94%, Eli Lilly Data Shows …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nearly 99% of people with prediabetes and obesity or overweight who took weekly tirzepatide injections remained diabetes-free for over three years of using the drug, according to new data from the drugmaker Eli Lilly. The findings come … Read more
If You Hate Intense Workouts, Zone 2 Training Is a More Enjoyable Way to Stay Fit …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Hardcore training is out. Easy workout is in. Zone 2 training offers an accessible and effective way to burn fat without the exhaustion often associated with intense workouts. While it’s often overlooked in favor of … Read more
Omega-3s Can Protect Your Brain, Especially If You Have This Gene, Study Finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon, tuna, flaxseeds, and fish oil supplements, can support memory and cognitive function. These fatty acids might be even more protective for people who have the e4 variant of the APOE gene (APOE-e4)—a … Read more
Abbott’s Freestyle Libre CGMs Cleared for Use During Imaging Tests …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> If you use a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, you usually have to remove the sensor before any imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. But now, Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 have received the first and only FDA clearance … Read more
This Is the Best Time to Take Melatonin for Optimal Sleep, Study Finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Most melatonin supplements recommend taking the product about 20 to 60 minutes before bedtime, but taking it earlier might be more effective. A recent review in the Journal of Pineal Research suggests that taking two to four milligrams … Read more
How Rucking Can Turn Your Walks into a Full-Body Workout …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> If you’re looking to add a new workout to your fitness routine, try rucking—walking with a weighted backpack. Originally a military training exercise, rucking has grown into a popular fitness trend. It’s a full-body workout with numerous physical and mental health … Read more
Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 of 10 States …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Voters in 10 states cast ballots on Tuesday for proposals that would protect their right to access abortion care. Arizona and Missouri voters approved measures to protect reproductive rights, effectively overturning existing bans on abortion. Meanwhile, voters in Colorado, New York, Maryland, … Read more
GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Why Might These Drugs Soon Be Costlier and Harder to Access? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> After years of shortages, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now listed Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and obesity medications Wegovy and Ozempic as “available.” Semaglutide remains on the agency’s drug shortage list, but all … Read more