Why Is Ozempic So Expensive? Novo Nordisk Blames Prescription Drug Middlemen …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways A U.S. Senate panel criticized Novo Nordisk for the high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy.Novo Nordisk CEO blamed high prices on industry middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), saying that these intermediaries have the power to remove … Read more
The First New Schizophrenia Drug in Decades …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia treatment in over 30 years.Cobenfy helps reduce both positive and negative schizophrenia symptoms, with side effects compared to current medications.Clinical trials for Cobenfy showed no significant weight gain or treatment discontinuation, but long-term … Read more
How to Manage Wrist Pain and Discomfort …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Neurodivergent individuals often adopt “T-rex arms” as a self-soothing position, social media users say.Sleeping with bent wrists can lead to pain or numbness due to compression of nerves and tendons in the wrist and elbow.Stretching before bed and using a body pillow … Read more
Drinking coffee or tea may help lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearch has found a link between coffee and eta drinking and dementia risk. Helen Yin/StocksyHigh blood pressure is a common condition that may increase a person’s chances of developing dementia.Research is ongoing about the best ways to decrease the risk … Read more
Novel drug molecule may fight development …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists are testing new drug molecules to develop treatments for Parkinson’s disease. blue sky in my pocket/Getty ImagesResearchers have found that a novel drug molecule may fight the development of early-onset Parkinson’s disease in younger people.The new compound, BIO-2007817, is from the family … Read more
New drug may help treat moderate to severe forms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research is testing the medication tulisokibart in treating ulcerative colitis. Maria Korneeva/Getty ImagesUlcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and often involves unpleasant digestive symptoms such as pain, cramping, and diarrhea.Researchers are interested in finding the … Read more
Is gene therapy the answer? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Diseases that affect the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, are a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness. Gene therapy holds promise for treating some of these conditions, and current research advances may soon shift the therapeutic landscape for eye health. … Read more
Time-restricted eating may help manage blood sugar, aid fat loss …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research shows that TRE may have positive effects on blood sugar and fat loss. Tanya Yatsenko/StocksyTime-restricted eating (TRE) is a type of fasting that involves eating within a certain time window.Researchers recently found that time-restricted eating (TRE), combined … Read more
Eating Brazil nuts daily may improve inflammation, gut health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have found that Brazil nuts may have an anti-inflammatory effect on gut health. Max Oppenheim/Getty ImagesBrazil nuts are high in selenium, an essential mineral with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.A recent clinical trial suggests that consuming 8 grams of Brazil … Read more
Subtle slowing of brain activity may help predict risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have spotted changes in brain activity that may point to Alzheimer’s. RapidEye/Getty ImagesRight now, the most widely accepted theory behind the cause of Alzheimer’s disease includes the build-up of amyloid-beta and tau proteins in the brain. Scientists are still … Read more