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Diabetes Patients on GLP-1s Have Lower Cancer Risk

Patients with Type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 treatments, which include Ozempic, have a lower chance of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers than those taking insulin and other diabetes drugs, according to a study published on Friday. GLP-1 treatments for type 2… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 5, 2024

Antidepressants More Likely to Cause Weight Gain

Weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants, but some types cause people to pack on pounds more than others, a new study says. Bupropion users are 15% to 20% less likely to gain a significant amount of weight than those taking the most common antidepressant,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on July 5, 2024

How to Stay Germ-Free at the Gym

Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren’t practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says. “Good hygiene prevents sicknesses like a cold, influenza and even salmonella, but cleanliness can also indicate that… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on July 5, 2024