Journavx (Suzetrigine) Is a New Opioid Alternative for Pain Relief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved suzetrigine, the first drug in a new family of non-opioid painkillers to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain.Suzetrigine, to be sold under the brand name Journavx, is the first new type of pain medicine approved by the FDA in more than two decades. It works by stopping nerve cells from sending pain...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Spasmodic Dysphonia — Here’s What That Is
If you followed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign last year or tuned in to his confirmation hearings as Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, you probably noticed his raspy and halting speaking voice.He doesn’t have laryngitis or a respiratory infection, but rather a disorder called spasmodic dysphonia. Kennedy, 71, has been living with...
10 Foods That Are Packed With Potassium
Get on the avocado toast train. This creamy, green-fleshed fruit isn’t just high in fiber and heart-healthy fats, it’s also loaded with 690 mg of potassium. That makes it twice as good for your heart. Avocados in the diet are associated with reduced heart disease, according to a review of research.Avocado is so versatile, you can incorporate it into any...
Weight Loss Surgery vs. Medication: What’s Better?
If you’re considering weight loss surgery or medication, have a conversation with your healthcare provider about both options. An obesity management specialist can help walk you through the options in a way that is tailored to your unique needs. You can find an obesity specialist through the American Board of Obesity Medicine.“When you’re working with providers who specialize in...
The Jenny Craig Diet: Pros and Cons, Cost, Foods, and More
The Jenny Craig company announced it was going out of business and shutting down all operations, including its retail stores and packaged foods, NBC News reported on May 3, 2023. If you watch TV, there is a good chance you have heard of the Jenny Craig diet. A number of celebrities have publicly gone...
13 Celebrities Share Their Experiences
Secrecy, shame, and stigma once surrounded GLP-1 medications, but that is starting to change. In fact, many celebrities have gone public about their experience taking them. Called GLP-1 (or glucagon-like peptide 1) drugs, the buzzy weight loss and diabetes drugs include semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and the dual GLP-1/GIP dual agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound).“There’s definitely a shift happening,...
How to Identify and Treat Shoulder Lumps, Bumps, and Cysts
A cyst is a closed pocket under the skin filled with some type of fluid or other material. There are a few different kinds.Epidermoid CystsThese are one of the most common types of small, noncancerous bumps that grow under the skin. Typically, they are filled with keratin, a protein that makes up the majority of dead skin cells. They...
5 Vitamins and Minerals You Need to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough of if You Have Crohn’s Disease
2. Medication and Flare-Ups Can Affect Calcium AbsorptionPeople with Crohn’s disease may run low on calcium. One reason may be because many individuals with Crohn's disease are also likely to be lactose intolerant. (If you’re lactose intolerant, you may have to avoid dairy, which is rich in calcium.) Also, some drugs used to treat Crohn’s disease, such as corticosteroids, can...
Safety, Uses, and Food Lists
While ingesting small amounts of Red Dye 40 seems unlikely to affect overall health, a growing body of research suggests it may be connected with a number of issues.Behavioral Issues in ChildrenSome research has linked Red 40 to increased hyperactivity and behavioral changes in some children, particularly those diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), potentially worsening symptoms like...
Flossing Teeth Once a Week Could Lower Stroke Risk
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may reduce your risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat, according to a preliminary study to be presented next week at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 in Los Angeles.“Flossing was also linked to better overall health, including lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels, and lower chances of diabetes,” says...
