LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A Louisville woman claims a popular weight loss drug she was given for type 2 diabetes nearly killed her. WDRB Investigates began digging into the serious side effects…
Category: Medication
Dangerously abnormal heartbeats require drug treatment
Dr. Keith Roach Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 67 year old Caucasian female in generally good health. In 2022, I was diagnosed with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I underwent electrical cardioversion…
Why Washingtonians’ RX Prices Are Rising
A groundbreaking new study sheds light on how a mysterious middleman in the RX industry is affecting patients and local pharmacies. RENTON, Wash. – Many frustrated pharmacists in Washington are feeling validated…
The lawsuit could challenge the trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs
The makers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. A federal court in Philadelphia will soon evaluate claims against the makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and similar products….
Counterfeit Ozempic gets WHO warning as drug scams on the rise
The World Health Organization is warning consumers about counterfeit forms of the popular drug Ozempic, often used for weight loss. Counterfeit versions of the drug were traced to Brazil in October 2023,…
Supreme Court rejects plan to protect Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal
3 hours ago from Natalie Sherman, BBC news EPA Activists and family members of those who have died from opioids outside the US Supreme Court The US Supreme Court has struck down…
The benefits of a daily shot of ginger
As a beauty editor, I’ve tried just about every morning routine imaginable. While a few have stood the test of time, there’s one I really swear by: a daily glass of ginger….
Drug prices have risen almost 40% over the past decade
Mike Mergen | Bloomberg | Getty Images The cost of prescription drugs in the US has risen 37% since 2014, far outstripping the rate of inflation, according to data from the drug…