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Weekend read: Best stories of the week in Health include COVID advice and lupus developments

February 18, 2024

Weekend read: Best stories of the week in Health include COVID advice and lupus developments

This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, including key insights on COVID and autoimmune treatments.

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

February 17, 2024

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

For those who take Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes, a new study suggests the GLP-1 medications could also help reduce depression and anxiety.

FDA greenlights first drug for severe frostbite: ‘Very important approval’

February 16, 2024

FDA greenlights first drug for severe frostbite: ‘Very important approval’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week. Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News medical contributor, weighed in.

Breast, ovarian and other types of cancers with the most treatment options

February 16, 2024

Breast, ovarian and other types of cancers with the most treatment options

Discover treatments in breast, colorectal, prostate and ovarian cancers, exploring advancements, patient involvement, challenges and resources toward a future of cancer prevention.

Erectile dysfunction meds like Viagra linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

February 16, 2024

Erectile dysfunction meds like Viagra linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

Researchers in the U.K. found that men prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs were 18% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease years later. Alzheimer’s Association Dr. Ozama Ismail weighed in.

Experimental lupus therapy could be ‘life-changing’ for patients with autoimmune disease, study finds

February 14, 2024

Experimental lupus therapy could be ‘life-changing’ for patients with autoimmune disease, study finds

Australian researchers may have found a breakthrough treatment for lupus, according to a study from Monash University. The researchers and a lupus doctor shared insights.

Ask a doctor: 'Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?'

February 12, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?'

Do your gums bleed after you brush your teeth? Do you have tenderness and swelling of the gums, too? Experts reveal why maintaining good dental health is so important and what care to take.

Presidential depression and Abraham Lincoln’s struggle with ‘melancholy’: What historians know

February 12, 2024

Presidential depression and Abraham Lincoln’s struggle with ‘melancholy’: What historians know

Ohio clinical psychotherapist and chemical and behavioral addiction specialist Dr. Chris Tuell shares his insights on former President Abraham Lincoln's history of depression.

Super Bowl hangover? Tips for managing Monday's recovery after the big game

February 11, 2024

Super Bowl hangover? Tips for managing Monday's recovery after the big game

Navigate Monday's Super Bowl hangover with strategies covering hydration, rest, nutrition and a well-rounded approach to manage the symptoms. Here are insights and advice.

Want to stop smoking for good? CDC launches new campaign with free resources to quit

February 11, 2024

Want to stop smoking for good? CDC launches new campaign with free resources to quit

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded national tobacco education campaign to help more people quit smoking.