Dieters Who Use Scarce Diabetes Drug Ozempic Could Face Side Effects

By Dennis Thompson  HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mila Clarke started taking Ozempic in 2020 to help manage her diabetes, but was pleasantly surprised to find herself soon shedding pounds. “I was like, this is really weird because I’m not having to try very hard to do this,” said Clarke, who …

Taking Ozempic? Here Are Side Effects You Should Know

The weight loss drug Ozempic rocketed into public consciousness last year, and a social media–fueled desire for the medication has led to shortages for patients with type 2 diabetes.  Now, people are increasingly recognizing the medication’s side effects, which can include loose skin, which has become known as “Ozempic face.”  “Any rapid weight loss will …

Mental and Emotional Effects of Colorism Are Often Hidden

As children, we equate self-worth with the messages we receive. Seen as less favorable, darker skin tones often contrast with biased beauty standards. (Second of a four-part series on colorism by WebMD) Nov. 17, 2022 – “Get out of the sun girl, you’re already dark!”  It’s like a razor-sharp blade pierces your heart, but the pain …

What Are the Long-Term Effects of B-Cell Therapy for MS?

When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your immune system works against you. Left unchecked, immune cells attack the protective layer that surrounds your nerve fibers. Doctors used to think your immune T cells were the main culprit in this. Immune B cells, which make antibodies, were considered innocent bystanders. That changed as scientists started to …

Visual effects creator Brandon Baum shares advice for crafting a personal video style

We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet. This week, we spoke with Brandon Baum, aka Brandon B (@brandonb), a visual effects artist and content creator with over 7.7 million cumulative followers …

Botox Injections Cost, Benefits, Side Effects, and More

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all used to counter wrinkles. They’re a purified form of botulinum toxin A, meaning there’s no botulism risk when used properly. They work by blocking the nerves that contract muscles, softening the appearance of wrinkles. Benefits and Side Effects Botox is most effective on wrinkles that haven’t quite set — …

Exercise During Chemo May Help You Beat the Treatment’s Effects

Nov. 1, 2022 — Exercising while undergoing chemotherapy can help cancer patients overcome the treatment’s debilitating effects and return  to normal life faster.  That’s according to a new study of 266 patients undergoing chemotherapy for testicular, breast, or colon cancer or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. All the participants took part in a 6-month exercise program, but half started …

The Paqui One Chip TikTok Challenge: The Burning Dangers & Side Effects

Paqui Before the advent of TikTok, we hardly ever heard from Poison Control. But as challenges continue to go viral and people continue to eat questionable foods for views, Poison Control is staying busy! Their latest warning concerns the Paqui One Chip Challenge, a viral trend on TikTok that is causing all sorts or problems …

The Emotional Effects of OAB

The physical effects of overactive bladder are obvious. But the emotional impact isn’t talked about as much. You might avoid going on road trips with friends, playing sports, or visiting your grandchildren because you’re self-conscious about leaking or having to stop a lot to use the restroom.  “People start to live their lives around management of …

Epidemic of Brain Fog? Long COVID’s Effects Worry Experts

Oct. 11, 2022 – Weeks after Jeannie Volpe caught COVID-19 in November 2020, she could no longer do her job running sexual assault support groups in Anniston, AL, because she kept forgetting the details that survivors had shared with her. “People were telling me they were having to revisit their traumatic memories, which isn’t fair …

What Famous Movies Look Like Behind The Scenes Before Special Effects

We’ve become so used to state-of-the-art special effects in movies, especially superhero reboots, do you ever wonder what the sets of your favorite movies and TV shows actually look like? Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look, but spoiler alert: superheroes without their superpowers look a lot like hyperactive mimes in funny leotards. Watch the video for …