Ozempic Maker Sued Over Claims the Drug Led to Woman’s Colon Removal
A woman is suing the maker of Ozempic after she says severe side effects led to the removal of her colon. She claims she was not warned that this was…
What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts
Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep…
FedNow: What It Is and How It Works
FedNow is a new instant payment service launched by the Federal Reserve in July 2023. Using the FedNow Service, financial institutions can give customers real-time payment capabilities, executing transactions in…
Women Will Be Notified Of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
The FDA will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has breast density. Breast density is considered a risk factor for breast cancer and can make it…
Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The…
What Happened at Credit Suisse, and Why Did It Collapse?
In mid-March 2023, Swiss bank UBS Group AG (UBS) bought rival Credit Suisse Group AG for 3 billion CHF (about $3.3 billion USD), a move intended to shore up the…
Passive Income Expert: Here’s How I Make $27,000 Every Week
Oleg Elkov / Getty Images/iStockphoto The term “passive income” has become a buzzword in recent years, one that essentially refers to the money you make on the side without having…
TSX futures rise, Fed Chair Powell’s speech anticipated
(Reuters) – Futures linked to Canada's main stock index rose on Friday as crude and metal prices gained, while investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's address later in…
The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.
Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited…
Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.
Why might someone use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, acetaminophen has long been a go-to over-the-counter drug for anyone…