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Health officials say a preliminary review finds no connection between suicidal thoughts and a new class of diabetes and obesity drugs, but they cannot definitively rule out “a small risk may exist."
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Experts say severe obesity at a very early age is nearly irreversible, and is strongly associated with chronic health problems and an early death.
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Wegovy is a high-dose version of the diabetes treatment Ozempic. The international trial showed the weekly injections prevented heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths.
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Many widely prescribed drugs and over-the-counter medications work differently in people who are obese, but exactly how and at what dose often isn't clear.
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The medication is called tirzepatide. It is under review to treat obesity in the U.S. A decision is expected later this year.
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Whether we choose to acknowledge it, obesity is a huge problem in the U.S. This is especially true with kids. Two Jacksonville surgeons who deal with the issue daily answer questions about the problem.
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No definitive explanations came from the study, but increases in early onset cancers were likely associated with the increasing rate of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures
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On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come a lot more naturally.
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Interest drops if users potentially have to deal with weekly injections, lack of insurance coverage or a need to continue the medications indefinitely to avoid regaining weight.
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It's been over a decade since whole milk through the National School Lunch Program was effectively banned. Dairy farmers, some health experts and members of Congress say it’s time to bring it back.