FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration expanded the approval of weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, the drugmaker Eli Lilly said Friday. The decision makes it the first drug treatment for the disorder, which affects about 39 million adults in the United States. Zepbound, which shares the same active […]
9 Best Foam Rollers of 2024
Foam rolling is a treatment that helps speed up recovery from muscle soreness and tightness. It’s also a popular method for self-myofascial release, which is a deep-tissue massage that can help with breaking up myofascial adhesions, or trigger points, says John Gallucci Jr., a physical therapist and CEO of JAG Physical Therapy. “This technique is […]
How to indulge the right way during the holiday season
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Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of death, but there’s a major catch
A major report released this week found that compared with abstaining from alcohol, moderate drinking was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause and a lower risk of death from heart disease, but it was also linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Far from settling the debate over whether drinking […]
The best hiking socks of 2024, according to experts
Nothing can ruin a good hike like a painful blister or a soggy sock. Preventing such disasters starts with choosing the right hiking sock. “For me, I can easily ruin a beautiful hike by wearing the wrong pair of socks,” says NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz, who likes to hike in the fall and spring. […]
The 8 Best Walking Shoes for Men in 2024, Reviewed by Editors
I walk about five miles on an average workday. While I love a stylish pair of loafers, I want my feet to feel comfortable and supported, so I almost always put on a pair of walking shoes. I’m not alone in my thinking, when I take a look around New York City many people are […]
FDA ruling limits which foods can be labeled ‘healthy’ on packaging
The Food and Drug Administration is changing the way food companies can claim their products are “healthy.” Fortified white bread is out, and fatty fish like salmon is in. Most everything in the grocer’s produce section — whole fruits and vegetables — would qualify under the new rule issued Thursday. Other nutrient-rich foods, such as […]
Mystery illness in Congo could be severe malaria
Health officials are narrowing in on the cause of dozens of unexplained deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that a severe form of malaria is likely responsible, based on lab tests so far. The illness was considered a mystery for weeks. It has killed […]
FDA says tirzepatide shortage is over after taking a second look
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it’s standing by its earlier decision that the shortage of tirzepatide — the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound — is over. The decision means most compounding pharmacies will need to stop making compounded versions of the drug within 90 days. Compounded tirzepatide […]
19 Best Workout Leggings of 2024, According to Experts
What you wear during a workout is essential to how you feel before, during and after any exercise. If your clothes aren’t inspiring you to move or are distracting you from your fitness session, you probably aren’t getting the most of that run in the park or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class. That’s why it’s […]