Diabetes Drugs and Weight Loss
We sometimes think of changes in body weight as a side effect of some medications, but this can be an
Contraceptives for Men
Since the 1960s when the FDA approved Enovid-10, the first birth control pill, women have taken much of the responsibility
Obesity and Cancer
There are many well-known negative health effects associated with being overweight or obese, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes,
A New Diabetes Pill on the Horizon
Semaglutide, a diabetes medication, which is already available in an injectable form sold under the name Ozempic™ may be coming
A New Way to Combat High Drug Costs
Increasing drug costs and shortages of medications have created issues for both patients and pharmacies. Simply switching to a generic
Fish Oil and Cholesterol
A diet including fatty fish or fish oil supplements is often recommended to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk
New Treatment for Postpartum Depression
New mothers often suffer from profound and even life-threatening depression after giving birth. This can interfere with the care of
Diabetes and Amputations
Diabetes causes damage to many different organs and systems in the body. Having high blood sugars over a long period
Did We Need Another Opioid?
The recent FDA approval of a new fast acting opioid product has been met with concern and controversy, especially in
Do Statins Cause Diabetes?
People with high cholesterol or other risk factors for heart attacks and strokes are often prescribed medications to lower cholesterol,
