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Being on Meds: To Be or Not to Be

The value of medication in mental health can vary from optional to necessary, akin to the difference between needing boots or going barefoot while hiking.

Common Pharmaceutical Drugs Don't Work For Many People - Here's What Researchers Think Is Happening

Medications for ADHD can have vastly different effects on individuals, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches.

Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, and the Risk of Weight Gain

Depression is a leading cause of disability, affecting 1 in 8 individuals globally.
Weight management is a significant concern for many undergoing treatment for depression, with varying effects based on the medication used.

I Think My Loved One Should Be On Medication For Anxiety. How Do I Help?

Supporting a loved one with anxiety can involve encouraging professional help and understanding when to intervene.

This Genetic Test Changed My Life

Struggling with mental health diagnoses like depression can be a complex and challenging journey.
Finding the right medication for mental health conditions can be a frustrating and discouraging process that requires perseverance.

Managing mental health should be about more than mind

Mental health treatment should be holistic, integrating medication with environmental, lifestyle, and social factors.

Being on Meds: To Be or Not to Be

The value of medication in mental health can vary from optional to necessary, akin to the difference between needing boots or going barefoot while hiking.

Common Pharmaceutical Drugs Don't Work For Many People - Here's What Researchers Think Is Happening

Medications for ADHD can have vastly different effects on individuals, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches.

Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, and the Risk of Weight Gain

Depression is a leading cause of disability, affecting 1 in 8 individuals globally.
Weight management is a significant concern for many undergoing treatment for depression, with varying effects based on the medication used.

I Think My Loved One Should Be On Medication For Anxiety. How Do I Help?

Supporting a loved one with anxiety can involve encouraging professional help and understanding when to intervene.

This Genetic Test Changed My Life

Struggling with mental health diagnoses like depression can be a complex and challenging journey.
Finding the right medication for mental health conditions can be a frustrating and discouraging process that requires perseverance.

Managing mental health should be about more than mind

Mental health treatment should be holistic, integrating medication with environmental, lifestyle, and social factors.
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#health-research

Studies of migraine's many triggers offer paths to new therapies

Migraine treatments are advancing, but individual responses to drugs like CGRP inhibitors vary significantly, highlighting the complexity of the condition.

Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds

Ozempic and similar medications may significantly reduce addictive behaviors in individuals with alcohol and opioid use disorders.

The Weight Loss Drug That Can Prevent Diabetes

Tirzepatide has shown potential in significantly reducing the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes, highlighting its role in early intervention.

Studies of migraine's many triggers offer paths to new therapies

Migraine treatments are advancing, but individual responses to drugs like CGRP inhibitors vary significantly, highlighting the complexity of the condition.

Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds

Ozempic and similar medications may significantly reduce addictive behaviors in individuals with alcohol and opioid use disorders.

The Weight Loss Drug That Can Prevent Diabetes

Tirzepatide has shown potential in significantly reducing the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes, highlighting its role in early intervention.
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Thousands suffering with bone-thinning osteoporosis 'getting supplements, not the medicine they need'

A significant gap exists in osteoporosis treatment, with 70% of high-risk patients inadequately managed, leading to serious health consequences.

Opinion | Why We May Soon Use Ozempic to Treat Addiction

GLP-1 receptor agonists may help treat addiction-related issues such as obesity and substance use disorders, demonstrating positive effects on cravings and overdose risks.
#obesity

Ozempic's Big Test

Obesity rates may have plateaued, signaling a potential turning point in the obesity epidemic.
from www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

NHS needs better plan around obesity jabs, warn experts

Urgent review needed for NHS access to weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro amid rising demand and inadequate funding.
from Independent
3 weeks ago

Luke O'Neill: Everything you need to know about Ozempic - and why it could soon be used to treat depression, Parkinson's and addiction

Ozempic is increasingly recognized for its wider therapeutic potential beyond type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Ozempic's Big Test

Obesity rates may have plateaued, signaling a potential turning point in the obesity epidemic.

NHS needs better plan around obesity jabs, warn experts

Urgent review needed for NHS access to weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro amid rising demand and inadequate funding.

Luke O'Neill: Everything you need to know about Ozempic - and why it could soon be used to treat depression, Parkinson's and addiction

Ozempic is increasingly recognized for its wider therapeutic potential beyond type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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#weight-loss
from Fortune Well
1 month ago
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Forget the shot. A weight loss pill saw promising results in Phase 1 testing

Amycretin, a new pill, could offer a convenient weight loss alternative to Ozempic, showing potential for significant weight loss within three months.

A man rapidly lost weight on a popular weight-loss drug. After 6 months, he was hospitalized with heart problems and confusion.

Losing weight rapidly with weight loss drugs while on other medications can lead to serious health issues.

Forget the shot. A weight loss pill saw promising results in Phase 1 testing

Amycretin, a new pill, could offer a convenient weight loss alternative to Ozempic, showing potential for significant weight loss within three months.

A man rapidly lost weight on a popular weight-loss drug. After 6 months, he was hospitalized with heart problems and confusion.

Losing weight rapidly with weight loss drugs while on other medications can lead to serious health issues.
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37 7Rather Peculiar But Deeply Useful Products Worth Knowing About

Using a spinning pill dispenser adds fun to medication management.

Experts Say This Is The One Healthy Food You May Want To Avoid As You Age

Limit alcohol consumption and processed foods for better health outcomes, especially for older adults on medication.

Kelly Clarkson Opened Up Losing Weight After Thinking She Looked Like She Was "About To Die Of A Heart Attack"

Kelly Clarkson's weight loss journey involved lifestyle changes and doctor-prescribed medication.
#anxiety

When Your Anxiety Won't Quit: Managing Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Treatment-resistant anxiety can be a frustrating reality, requiring exploration of alternative treatment options for relief.

Is Anxiety Medication Actually Safe For Kids? We Asked A Psychiatrist

Medication can be a crucial tool for children experiencing anxiety and/or depression.
It's important to pay attention to signs that may indicate a need for medication, such as intense worry or difficulty concentrating.

Why I Sense Threats Everywhere and Panic All the Time - Tiny Buddha

Traumatized individuals often feel unsafe in their bodies and become experts at ignoring their gut feelings.
Medication can be a source of fear for individuals who have witnessed its negative effects on their loved ones.

When Your Anxiety Won't Quit: Managing Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Treatment-resistant anxiety can be a frustrating reality, requiring exploration of alternative treatment options for relief.

Is Anxiety Medication Actually Safe For Kids? We Asked A Psychiatrist

Medication can be a crucial tool for children experiencing anxiety and/or depression.
It's important to pay attention to signs that may indicate a need for medication, such as intense worry or difficulty concentrating.

Why I Sense Threats Everywhere and Panic All the Time - Tiny Buddha

Traumatized individuals often feel unsafe in their bodies and become experts at ignoring their gut feelings.
Medication can be a source of fear for individuals who have witnessed its negative effects on their loved ones.
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A Complete Guide to Allergy Treatments

Consider home measures before resorting to medication
Limit exposure to allergens like tree pollen by monitoring levels and taking preventive measures at home

Man who fatally shot 2 teens in a California movie theater is sentenced to life without parole

Man sentenced to life in prison for shooting teens at movie theater
Jimenez diagnosed with schizophrenia and stopped taking medication

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is a newly approved drug by the FDA to help protect against severe allergic reactions related to multiple food allergies
Xolair needs to be taken repeatedly every few weeks to reduce the risk of reactions over time.

Taye Diggs on Sleep

Insomnia can have a significant impact on daily life and well-being.
Many people with insomnia do not seek medical help, but discussing the issue with a doctor can lead to effective treatment options.

Jailed for missing a court date, he died after not being given his HIV medicine, suit says

Lesley Overfield is suing over her son's death after he was not given his HIV antiretroviral medications while in jail.
Overfield's family alleges that the jail failed to provide the medication he needed for the entire duration of his detention.

Syrian family with disabled son left in limbo despite UK relocation promise

A Syrian family who fled Isis and were accepted for UK resettlement are struggling to support their young epileptic son as they wait years for relocation.
The family have been waiting over three years to be brought to the UK and are running out of money to buy medication for their seven-year-old, who has been unable to receive proper hospital care in Iraq.
#abortion

Requests for abortion pills surged amid threats to reproductive rights, UT-based study shows - Austin Monitor

Advance requests for abortion medication increased after the leaked decision overturning Roe v. Wade and conflicting rulings on the availability of mifepristone.
The increase in requests was driven by potential legislation rather than actual enforcement, indicating widespread demand for abortion medication.

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

The Supreme Court unanimously preserved access to mifepristone, a key medication in abortion, rejecting a challenge that could have limited its availability across the country.

Requests for abortion pills surged amid threats to reproductive rights, UT-based study shows - Austin Monitor

Advance requests for abortion medication increased after the leaked decision overturning Roe v. Wade and conflicting rulings on the availability of mifepristone.
The increase in requests was driven by potential legislation rather than actual enforcement, indicating widespread demand for abortion medication.

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

The Supreme Court unanimously preserved access to mifepristone, a key medication in abortion, rejecting a challenge that could have limited its availability across the country.
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Oprah says she is on a weight loss drug and 'done with the shaming'

Oprah Winfrey has joined the conversation around weight management once again by revealing that she is taking medication to manage her weight.
Demand for weight loss medications has increased, with drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound being popular choices to suppress appetite.

You're sick. It's the holidays. Your doctor is booked, but here is how to get the medication you need

Getting the right medication quickly can shorten illnesses and relieve symptoms.
COVID tests can be done at home and require a prescription for Paxlovid if positive.
Telehealth can be a convenient option for managing symptoms and accessing medication during the holidays.

Chronic Pain in the US: New Data

54 million US adults with chronic pain relied on medication and nonpharmacologic therapies in 2020.
Over-the-counter pain relievers and exercise were the most commonly used treatments.
Prescription opioid use for chronic pain decreased, but there was no significant increase in nonpharmacologic therapies.
from Alternative Medicine Magazine
4 months ago

Managing Symptoms of Autism

Alternative methods like diets and supplements can help manage symptoms of autism due to the challenges in treating it with medication.

Wandsworth man who won't talk to strangers and needs medication missing

Vulnerable man, Mazhar Ahmad, missing in Wandsworth requires medication, won't speak to strangers, sparking concerns for his safety.
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