First used as a diabetes intervention, GLP-1 agonist drugs for weight loss purposes are sparking a larger conversation about body image, health and social attitudes. Many of these GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming popular because they are now prescribed as a weight loss intervention due to their role in regulating blood […]
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Hives, rashes, shortness of breath, vomiting, and swelling are some of the quintessential symptoms of allergic reactions. To prevent these uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening symptoms, those with food allergies have to be extra cautious in many aspects of their life, whether it is triple-checking if their gifted oatmeal cookies contain tree nuts (one of the
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A mosquito bites you — it’s annoying, but your skin doesn’t itch for long. You break your arm, but, in a few months, you’re fully recovered. These situations aren’t pleasant, but at least they are temporary. For some people with conditions like eczema and rheumatoid arthritis, pain and itch are a recurring part of their
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While you are trying to listen to your professor lecture about derivatives and integrals, the person sitting less than three feet away from you sneezes: “ACHOO!” You shudder. Perhaps hold your breath. Or scoot your chair a few inches away from them. One person infected with an illness has the potential to infect 15 out
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You enter the dining hall and see different cuisines such as Asian lo mein, Mexican carne asada, and Italian pasta; your mouth starts to salivate … it all looks scrumptious and delicious! Food tastes amazing and sometimes you may eat more than you plan to or don’t have any vegetables on your plate. Unfortunately, you
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Growing older is a blessing for many, but it doesn’t come without its downsides. Nicknamed “second puberty,” menopause happens between the ages of 45 and 55 for those with female reproductive systems. It is the body’s way of telling reproductive organs their job is done. Many women struggle with carrying out daily activities, yet 73%
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