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People’s Pharmacy: Is there a way to petition the FDA to change a drug’s classification?
Q. Why isn’t Singulair (montelukast) available over the counter? It has a better safety profile than antihistamines and is safe in children. How does one advocate for a generic drug to change its classification to OTC? A. The Food and Drug Administration has approved montelukast to treat asthma, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (trouble breathing) and allergic rhinitis. It is not approved for…
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Inconsistent state laws undermine sexual education across the United States
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: While the majority of states require public school students to take at least one sexual education course, a patchwork of state-level provisions that mandate inaccurate, outdated, or politically motivated curricula may inhibit students from receiving essential…
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NAMI Fresno hosts Night of Hope Dinner to support mental health awareness
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — NAMI Fresno held the NAMI Night of Hope Dinner at Fort Washington Country Club to help individuals struggling with mental health on Saturday. NAMI Fresno is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy for people struggling with mental health. Before the pandemic, 1 in 5 individuals experienced…
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Longevity CEO on How to Separate Science From Snake Oil
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dugal Bain-Kim, founder and CEO of Lifeforce, a longevity medical program based in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity. I started building Lifeforce in 2021. We’re a young company in the hot space of longevity medicine. We have created personalized programs for tens of thousands of members…
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What does an IBD diagnosis mean?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term for a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation and swelling in the digestive tract. It primarily includes two conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. While both involve inflammation, they affect different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and behave differently over time. Symptoms of both categories…
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Wegovy gets FDA approval to treat liver condition
The weight-loss drug Wegovy just got FDA approval to treat a common and serious liver condition known as MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), adding to a long list of benefits associated with GLP-1 medications. Wegovy, the once-weekly injection, was being studied for the treatment of fatty liver disease when it got the green light ahead of schedule. Dr. Maria Asnis, who…
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WHO and WMO report highlights extreme heat’s impact on workers
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have published a new joint report and guidance highlighting the growing global health challenges posed by extreme heat on workers. As climate change drives more…
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Serena Williams loses 31 lbs, becomes face of blockbuster weight loss drugs: How do they impact women and what caveats do they need to follow? | Health and Wellness News
Tennis Grand Slam champion Serena Williams has not only admitted that a GLP-1 medication helped her shed 31 pounds (14 kg) after the birth of her child, she has also become a spokesperson for a healthcare company, professing that the drug helped her when nothing else did. “As an athlete and as someone that has done everything, I just couldn’t…
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Is it too late to get a flu shot?
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels It’s almost spring. And while respiratory infections seem to have passed their peak many people are still getting sick. So is it still worth getting a flu shot? The short answer is “yes.” If you haven’t had one already this year, it’s not too late. Flu season started early, could end late Flu seasons are…
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Spokane nursing homes struggle with health citations sometimes double national and state averages
In a matter of six months, Frances Overbay went from growing irises, working part time and donating food to becoming bed-bound and dying in her room at a Spokane Valley nursing home. “Every day, my world gets smaller and smaller,” Overbay said to her friend Maureen Smith as she came to realize she would never go home. Overbay was 84…
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