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‘Oatzempic’ Weight Loss Buzz Grows: What To Know About Diet Drink Flooding Social Media ‘Oatzempic’ Weight Loss Buzz Grows: What To Know About Diet Drink Flooding Social Media
‘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…
Eating This Type Of Fiber Could Be As Effective As Ozempic, Study Reveals Eating This Type Of Fiber Could Be As Effective As Ozempic, Study Reveals
Eating This Type Of Fiber Could Be As Effective As Ozempic, Study Reveals A humble fiber just put up big numbers in the lab, trimming fat and improving blood sugar. No injections required.  The catch: the results are from mice, not humans. Still, researchers say beta-glucan stood out from other fibers for its metabolic punch. In a Journal of Nutrition study led by scientists at the University of Arizona and the University of Vienna, mice on a high-fat diet were fed five different fiber types for 18 weeks.  Only beta-glucan, which is found in oats and barley, reduced body fat and overall weight gain while improving glucose tolerance, compared with a ce…
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…
Keeping Your Sugar Levels In Check Keeping Your Sugar Levels In Check
Keeping Your Sugar Levels In Check With the holiday season underway, it’s safe to say that many of us indulge in a little more sugar than usual at this time of year. Being responsible with sugar intake is important, as many of us may be prediabetic or at risk of prediabetes without knowing. Let’s talk a little bit about what prediabetes is, its causes and risk factors, and how to prevent and treat it. Asma Khan, MD, Sun River Health Urgent Care, Nyack Sun River Health What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a pre-diagnosis or “warning sign” of diabetes. It happens when your blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than …
Avoiding an Asthma Attack Avoiding an Asthma Attack
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…
Keeping Your Sugar Levels In Check Keeping Your Sugar Levels In Check
Keeping Your Sugar Levels In Check With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s safe to say that many of us indulge in a little more sugar than usual at this time of year. Being responsible with sugar intake is important, as many of us may be prediabetic or at risk of prediabetes without knowing. Let’s talk a little bit about what prediabetes is, its causes and risk factors, and how to prevent and treat it. What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a pre-diagnosis or “warning sign” of diabetes. It happens when your blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. Being diagn…