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Could Ozempic Help Prevent Opioid Overdoses?

In a finding that suggests Ozempic and Wegovy have powers that extend beyond weight loss, a new study finds the medications might also lower people s risk of op

14.3 Million Americans Are Caring for Ill or Disabled Veteran

act as caregivers to service members and veterans, results show. Three-quarters care for people older than 60.These caregivers are most often children caring fo

Free COVID Tests Back Again by End of September

As Americans get ready for fall and winter, the U.S. government is offering another round of free COVID tests, available by the end of this month. U.S. househol

Novo Nordisk CEO Grilled by Congress Over Price of Ozempic

that if Novo Nordisk substantially reduced the list price, they wouldn t take Ozempic and Wegovy off their formulary lists. PBMs work with insurance companies t

988 Mental Health Crisis Calls Now Link to Caller Location, Not Area Code

especially when seeking help for yourself or a loved one in need of mental health support. There s a real benefit to connecting with resources available in your

Most Americans Won't Get Vaccinated as Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey

Most Americans don t plan to get vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19 this season, a new survey has found.Fewer than two in five U.S. adults (38 ) say they wi

BMI Outside of Normal Category Linked to Lower Fecundability

For women and men, body mass index (BMI) outside of the normal range is associated with increased time to pregnancy and odds of miscarriage, according to a stud

Guidelines Provided for Diagnosis of Pediatric, Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis

In a clinical review conducted by an international committee of multiple sclerosis (MS) experts in pediatric and adult MS and published online Sept. 16 in JAMA

14 Percent of U.S. Adults Meet Criteria for Absolute Iron Deficiency

A considerable proportion of U.S. adults has absolute and functional iron deficiency, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Yahya

Few U.S. Jails Offer Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Few U.S. jails offer medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Elizabeth Flanagan Balawajd

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