By: Ceyda Yalcin You’ve probably heard of Ozempic, or semaglutide: the celebrity-endorsed, weight-loss drug that has taken the world by storm. Originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications, scientifically known as glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), are now being explored for their potential to treat a range of conditions from substance use disorder to … Continue reading GLP-1s are everywhere, but why?
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OMG! What’s with all these OTCs?
By: Elise M. Rizzi We’ve all been there - you wake up with a pounding headache, stuffy nose, body aches, chills, the whole nine yards. You head to the store to see what meds you might be able to find to help. The pharmacy aisle (Figure 1) is so overwhelming, with bright labels and long … Continue reading OMG! What’s with all these OTCs?
Buying Supplements: 5 Red Flags to Never Ignore
By Christina McAninch Fig 1. Pills, pills, and more pills. Dietary Supplements | FDA A (not so) fun fact: everything is regulated…except the supplement industry. In 1905, muckraker Upton Sinclair published The Jungle, an exposé on the horrors of the American meatpacking industry. This harrowing book depicted working-class poverty, harsh working conditions, and food handling … Continue reading Buying Supplements: 5 Red Flags to Never Ignore
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