Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) shows 3-year efficacy for blood sugar control and weight loss

Data from a “real world” study indicates that treatment with the semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) for type 2 diabetes significantly improves both blood sugar control and weight loss for up to 3 years in adults. The findings were released on Oct 2, 2023 from the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). “Our long-term analysis of semaglutide […]

Salman, SRK & Hrithik to Join Forces in War 2?

It is reported that Ayan Mukerji will begin filming for War 2 in October 2023, bringing Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan together on-screen for the first time. The film is part of the YRF Spy Universe, which features some of the biggest names in Bollywood. This includes the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Deepika […]

Atopic dermatitis: Viruses discovered as new therapy option

Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis. Despite advanced therapy measures, the severe itching and eczema, especially on the elbows or knees, cause great distress to the patients. In the course of a study conducted at MedUni Wien a research team led by Wolfgang Weninger, Head […]

Pharmacists can improve access to life-saving vaccines

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is also the leading cause of cervical cancer. Over 1,400 Canadian women are affected yearly, with almost 400 deaths, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. It is completely preventable with the HPV vaccine, and yet, unfortunately, many people are unvaccinated. University of Waterloo researchers have found a possible solution […]

Pharmacist-led intervention can improve medication adherence among Latinos with type 2 diabetes

UCLA-led research suggests that diabetes control can significantly improve for Latinos when a pharmacist implements an intervention that addresses these patients’ barriers to medication adherence. In this pharmacist-led intervention, pharmacists reviewed the patients’ lab results, vital signs, and barriers to adherence. They then used this information to design a personally-tailored intervention to boost medication adherence and optimize the treatment regimen. […]

How more Indian Women are pursuing Extramarital Affairs

There is a growing number of Indians looking for extramarital affairs via dating apps. Until recently, many used regular dating apps such as Tinder. But Gleeden – which is aimed at facilitating extramarital relationships – has had a lot of success in India. When it launched in India in 2017, it had 120,000 subscribers. It now has two million, accounting […]