May 30, 2024 Ozempic and Wegovy could double as kidney disease treatment, study suggests Semaglutide medications including Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce kidney failure risk and the risk of death among people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Two doctors weighed in.
May 7, 2024 Eating yogurt could help prevent one common disease, according to the FDA Some say that including yogurt in our diets could help keep diabetes at bay, a claim that gets no objection from the FDA. A nutritionist weighs in on the benefits.
May 5, 2024 8 important health stories to know about in case you missed them As you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 key developments.
May 3, 2024 Eating one type of fruit regularly could reduce diabetes risk in women, study suggests: 'Incredibly healthy' A new study found a correlation between avocado consumption and reduced diabetes risk in Mexican adults. Several dietitians weigh in on the fruit's nutritional benefits.
April 19, 2024 Utah mom fights for her daughter’s access to discontinued diabetes medication: ‘Life-saving' A Utah mother is fighting for her teen daughter’s access to diabetes medicine after it was discontinued. Alison Smart, plus other parents and medical experts, discussed the risks and options.
March 19, 2024 Creighton's Isaac Traudt monitors his glucose on the court to play college basketball with diabetes Creighton basketball player Isaac Traudt was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age four. Now, he will be playing in the opening game of the 2024 NCAA tournament
March 3, 2024 Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’ As of 2022, more than one billion people — 43% of adults — were living with obesity across the world, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global network of health scientists.
February 28, 2024 Ask a doctor: ‘Why am I always thirsty — and what should I do about it?' There are many reasons people may be feeling unusually thirsty — and culprits to know about. Two doctors shared health insights into thirst and what to do about it.
February 26, 2024 Norovirus cases continue to climb across US Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to explain how norovirus spreads and how to treat it, and he discusses the growing frustration among diabetes patients as medications are in limited supply.
February 24, 2024 Untreated sleep apnea presents 'disruptive' dangers to people's lives, including heart issues, says expert Sleep apnea can be potentially dangerous for sufferers, as the disorder can bring on underlying issues. Professor Esther Rodriguez Villegas of London discussed the risks, symptoms and treatments.
