When it comes to breakfast, most of us don’t have time to plan it well or indulge in comfort foods. Cookies, muffins, buttered toast, sugar-added packaged cereal and other quick breakfast options may be delicious but they can increase your cholesterol levels and waistline. So some of us plan breakfast meals that are more elaborate … Read more
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs. Study: Phytochemical composition and health benefits of figs (fresh and dried): A literature review from 2000 to 2022. Image Credit: NewAfrica/Shutterstock.com Background Figs, scientifically known as Ficus carica, are deciduous trees or shrubs that belong … Read more
A new study has found a strong correlation between high levels of physical activity and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, even among individuals with a high genetic predisposition for the condition. The research, involving 59,325 UK Biobank participants monitored via wrist accelerometers over a period of up to seven years, showed that one … Read more
After years of political pressure, insulin prices are finally starting to come down, and as a result, some New Yorkers are paying less at the pharmacy. Federal lawmakers and major insulin manufacturers have recently taken steps to keep patient costs down. A federal price cap on insulin for seniors on Medicare went into effect in … Read more
The FDA has issued a warning urging people to avoid using off-brand or compound formulations of the popular semaglutide drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. Semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus have become the subject of a global shortage, with demand for the trending drugs outstripping supply. As a result, some people have turned … Read more
