Experts say that “Ozempic blindness” fears may be overblown
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may slightly increase the risk of certain eye conditions and vision loss, but experts say that there’s no reason to…
Month: October 2025
Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise
Early trials of a one-size-fits-all pancreatic cancer vaccine indicates that it may be effective at preventing recurrence of difficult-to-treat pancreatic…
Eli Lilly to seek approval for new weight loss drug
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly has announced that it will seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the weight loss drug…
Eat these veggies to reduce colon cancer risk
If you weren’t sold on broccoli just yet, it might be time to reconsider your position after a new study found that higher consumption of cruciferous…
What you should know about Lyme disease
Tick bite rates are soaring across the U.S. as the hungry arachnids expand their typical geographic areas and stay active for longer periods each year….
Pumpkin Soup is a crowd pleaser in October
Here’s a delicious recipe for Pumpkin Soup tailored for a larger pumpkin variety, such as a sugar pumpkin or a standard carving pumpkin (though sugar…
Safety instructions your trick-or-treaters should hear
1. Be sure your costume or mask allows you to see in all directions. Look both ways before crossing a street. 2. Bring pets into the house before leaving,…
TSA bans lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage
The Transportation Security Administration has banned lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage, meaning that passengers can’t pack that laptop, tablet,…
Fire Prevention Month: Take note of the ubiquitous devices that power our world
They’re everywhere. Lithium-ion batteries live with us and power our devices. Every cordless device — the kids’ toys, power tools, tablets, head phones,…
Buy or rent? It depends
Homeownership offers both security and a sense of accomplishment, but whether it is cheaper than renting depends on several factors. Interest rates,…