Category: Health

Eli Lilly sues four telehealth sites selling compounded Zepbound, Mounjaro

April 24, 2025 Admin No Comments

An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies selling compounded versions of the pharmaceutical giant’s weight loss drug Zepbound and its diabetes treatment Mounjaro, the company’s latest attempt to crack down on…

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Dispute involving Affordable Care Act’s preventive care coverage faces Supreme Court

April 21, 2025 Admin No Comments

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday considered a case that could impact whether Americans have to pay out-of-pocket for preventive-care services such as diabetes screenings, HIV-prevention drugs and statins, which are currently provided to patients at no cost under the Affordable Care Act. The legal battle is the latest to land before the high…

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Most common signs of autism in children – SUCH TV

April 17, 2025 Admin No Comments

Watching your baby grow is an unforgettable experience. But while every child develops at their own speed, failing to reach certain milestones can raise red flags that may point to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that can affect social skills like playing, learning, and communicating. Repetitive behaviors, obsessive…

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Exclusive: Understanding Menopause – Age, Symptoms And Life Afterwards

April 15, 2025 Admin No Comments

Menopause, the natural process where a woman’s menstrual periods stop permanently, typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, marked by a decline in fertility and hormonal changes, leading to various symptoms and a new phase of life. The period leading up to menopause, called perimenopause or the menopausal transition, can last for several years, with fluctuating hormone…

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Top 10 health benefits of eating watermelon during summer | The Express Tribune

April 14, 2025 Admin No Comments

Listen to article As the summer heat intensifies, watermelon emerges not just as a refreshing seasonal treat, but as a powerful source of hydration and nutrition. Here are ten science-backed benefits of incorporating watermelon into your summer diet: Hydrates the body Watermelon is composed of over 90% water, making it one of the most hydrating fruits available….

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The Many Ways Kennedy Is Already Undermining Vaccines

April 13, 2025 Admin No Comments

During his Senate confirmation hearings to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented himself as a supporter of vaccines. But in office, he and the agencies he leads have taken far-reaching, sometimes subtle steps to undermine confidence in vaccine efficacy and safety. The National Institutes of Health halted funding for researchers who study vaccine…

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Cancer pill ‘gave me four years of extra time’

April 11, 2025 Admin No Comments

Philippa Roxby Health reporter BBC Linda says the drug has given her extra years of life Linda Kelly, 67, has advanced breast cancer which has spread to her bones and chest wall, but says a new pill has given her extra years of life and time to travel with her husband. “It does let you…

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‘My family’s overwhelming financial expectations burden me. How to deal with it?’

April 9, 2025 Admin No Comments

A woman looking at her empty wallet. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya, I’m reaching out to seek advice on how to deal with my family’s exceeding financial expectations from me, as the situation has become immensely taxing for me mentally. My family members expect me to heavily contribute towards the household expenses, often without…

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Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation

April 7, 2025 Admin No Comments

A Florida baby who was given just weeks to live is thriving today — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of an anonymous donor who covered her medical bills. When Bill and Meg Longhenry welcomed their second child, Millie, in August 2023, they were told she had no hope of survival due…

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Trump drops Biden’s proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound

April 4, 2025 Admin No Comments

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk. Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday dropped a Biden administration proposal to have Medicare cover obesity drugs, including popular but costly GLP-1 treatments such as Novo Nordisk‘s Wegovy and Eli Lilly‘s Zepbound. But the Centers…

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