Doctors warn there has been a 1,150% increase in hospitalizations from the ‘natural’ supplement

Doctors warn there has been a 1,150% increase in hospitalizations from the 'natural' supplement

You may want to leave this medicine alone. Calls to the nation’s poison centers about natural supplements marketed as energy boosters, mood enhancers and pain relievers have risen nearly 1,200% in the past decade, a new study has found. Hospitalizations, and even some deaths, have been looming, with health experts sounding the alarm over a … Read more

This herb has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and Alzheimer’s protection

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant herb native to the Mediterranean

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What does the “Mormon woman” look like in 2026?

What does the "Mormon woman" look like in 2026?

March 2026 was probably set to mark the end of Utah’s Mormon cultural influence. The fourth season of The Hollow Sense The Secret Lives of Mormon Women 10 new episodes of soft waves, plump lips, and sweet breasts were released. And just 10 days later, the last chapter Bachelor’s degree Will premiere on ABC with … Read more

What happens if I stop taking GLP-1 for weight loss?

What happens if I stop taking GLP-1 for weight loss?

This article was reviewed by Mike Buhl, MD. If you are using a GLP-1 like semaglutide, you are likely to experience stronger effects of this weight loss drug. You’re making better food choices, moving more, and reaching your health goals. Maybe you’ve even reached your goal weight. But what happens when you decide to stop … Read more

The new FDA-approved ‘Wegovy HD’ offers three times the dose of semaglutide

Wegovy FlexTouch 2.4 mg weight loss injectable medicine box and pen.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is approving a new, high-dose Vigovi (semglutide) injection. The 7.2 mg dose, called Vigovi HD, is intended for weight loss and long-term weight loss maintenance in adult patients. This is three times the previous maximum dose of 2.4 mg. This marks the fourth approval in … Read more

Last year more than 750,000 illegal drugs were seized by the HPRA

A woman performs a subcutaneous self-injection with a semaglutide pen in her abdomen

Last year, the Health Products Regulatory Agency (HPRA) seized more than 750,000 illegal medicines. Figures published by the HPRA confirm that a total of 763,027 food units were seized in 2025. Almost 14,000 individual packages were found to be associated with separate purchases by members of the public of illegal or counterfeit drugs, a threefold … Read more

Woman called ‘tacky’ for expecting compensation for EpiPen she claimed saved another woman’s life

The woman has an expensive EpiPen

A woman named Chad reignited the never-ending debate about the cost of health care after sharing the bizarre experience when a stranger saved her life with her EpiPen. KFF, an organization that advocates for health policy, reported that Americans will spend a staggering $4.9 trillion on health care by 2023. So it makes sense that … Read more

The report linked the shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States to disruptions in the global supply chain

The report linked the shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States to disruptions in the global supply chain

A nationwide shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have less roots in prescribing practices or federal manufacturing quotas than in global supply chain disruptions. analysis Released late last week JAMA Health Forum. The study, led by researchers at Yale University, looked at possible reasons for the U.S. stimulus … Read more

GLP-1 drugs can improve heart, liver and gut health for HIV patients

GLP-1 drugs can improve heart, liver and gut health for HIV patients

Popular weight-loss drugs GLP-1 generally work well for people living with HIV, and they can improve heart, liver and gut health and reduce smoking in line with their known benefits for obesity and diabetes, according to studies presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026). However, much remains to be learned about … Read more

Cardiologists warn anyone taking omeprazole, ibuprofen and naproxen

A man holds an omeprazole pill in his hand

Cardiologists have warned people that they may need to consult their doctor Ben Hurst, Maria Ortega External content specialist and Robert Rowlands Deputy Editor, Money and Life, Content Center 14:17, 21 March 2026Updated 09:39, 23 March 2026 A man holds an omeprazole pill in his hand(Image: Getty) A cardiologist has sounded the alarm about the … Read more