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Newer weight loss drugs, such as semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic), tirzepatide (Zepbound and Mounjaro), and the recently FDA-approved orforglipron (Foundayo), are incredibly effective for weight loss . But the appetite suppression that comes with these medications may also increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629654aebcd-b108-4557-8f87-9a41...

A healthy diet is a pillar of managing your type 2 diabetes, along with taming stress, exercising regularly, and taking any medications as prescribed. But there isn’t necessarily a single diet that works best for the condition. When finding a diet that helps you control your blood sugar, it’s often wise to eat plenty of nonstarchy vegetables, minimize added sugars and refined gr...

Hemorrhoids are one of those health problems you may try to treat quietly at home with a bathroom drawer full of drugstore creams, wipes, and home remedies that may or may not help. Even though 1 out of every 2 people will have problems with hemorrhoids by the time they’re 50 years old, many of us don’t have a clue about how to avoid getting them, how to treat them, and when to ...

Vaccines are part of routine preventive care for all Americans, but for people living with ulcerative colitis (UC), they play an even more important role in protecting against infections. That’s because the disease itself — and many medications used to treat it, such as biologics, steroids, and immunomodulators — can weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to fig...

Why You Feel Worse When Numbers Are ‘Normal’ Why You Feel Worse Even if Numbers Appear to Be Normal Several factors can make you feel “off” after poor sleep. Even if your A1c or fasting blood glucose is normal , your body may be hard at work producing more insulin to keep those numbers stable, Powell explains. Over time, that added strain can wear down metabolic resilience and...