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‘Oatzempic’ Weight Loss Buzz Grows: What To Know About Diet Drink Flooding Social Media
A viral drink trend is drawing attention on social media, with supporters claiming it can help shed pounds fast.
Dubbed “Oatzempic,” the beverage has surged in popularity on TikTok and Instagram, fueled by its name and comparisons to Ozempic, the prescription medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss. But health experts say the similarities stop at the label.
According to UCLA Health and WebMD, Oatzempic is not a drug, supplement, or medically approved treatment. It is a blended drink typically made from rolled oats, water or unsweetened almond milk, and lime juice, sometimes with…
Avoiding an Asthma Attack
It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others do not. What we do know, however, is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled.
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue that may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.
What Triggers Asthma?
Exposure to certain irr…
Reflux – Ology
If you’re one of the estimated 17–27%* of adults who experience heartburn at least once a month, you know the signs: a harsh, burning feeling in your chest usually after eating a large meal, spicy food, or when you’re lying down. Frequent, persistent heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD not only interferes with quality of life, it can lead to serious illness. If you have chronic GERD that is not relieved by lifestyle changes or medicines, surgery may be an option.
But first, what causes GERD?
When you eat, food travels from your mouth, down …
If It’s Time, Make Time: What You Need To Know About Colonoscopy
If you’re like many of us, the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, star of "Black Panther," hit you hard. Only 43, he died of colon cancer.
Most of us associate cancer with old age, but it can strike at any time. Colorectal cancer, which begins in the colon or rectum, is the third-most deadly cancer in the U.S. Colorectal cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages, but it can be prevented or stopped from progressing with timely screenings.
“Colonoscopy is the one tool that is proven to prevent colon cancer in patients,” said Pawan Rastogi, M.D., gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian…
