Ozempic and weight loss drugs officially probed over suicide risk

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Health By Brooke Steinberg July 28, 2023 | 9:36am Some people on Ozempic and Wegovy are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, leading to a probe into the popular weight-loss drugs. The UKs Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency will be reviewing safety data on a drug class used in medications just two weeks after … Read more

Vegetarian dietary patterns may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

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Share on PinterestAdopting a vegetarian diet may benefit heart health. Jen Grantham/Stocksy Researchers investigated the effects of vegetarian dietary patterns on those with a high risk of cardiovascular disease. They found that eating plant-based diets for six months improved several measures of cardiometabolic risk, such as cholesterol and blood sugar. Eating a more plant-based diet … Read more

Anxiety and depression: Quality sleep may help reduce risk

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Share on PinterestSleep quality is associated with better mental health, but it does not impact a persons stress-coping strategies, a study found. Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. Chronic stress can increase the risk of certain mental illnesses, including anxiety and depression. Results from a recent study found that adaptive emotion regulation strategies and sleep both play … Read more