Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens your bones and increases your risk of fractures. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, around 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis.
Estring is an FDA-approved estradiol vaginal ring used to reduce menopausal symptoms like painful sex and vaginal dryness. Once inserted, it slowly releases a low dose of estrogen and only has to be replaced every 90 days.
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a once-daily medication used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2DM), heart failure, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). While it is not FDA-approved as a weight-loss medication, weight loss can be a side effect of this drug.
Untreated hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to severe complications including permanent damage to your eyes, heart, nerves, blood vessels, and kidneys.
Wartec Cream is a brand-name topical medication that is a safe and effective treatment for external genital warts. It is, however, not approved for use as a skin tag, plantar (foot), or internal anal wart remover.
Following reports of suicidal thoughts or self-injury after patients took diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, and Wegovy, an investigation by European Union regulators has begun looking at Novo Nordisk and their blockbuster medications.
The 3 main categories of preventive therapies for migraines before 2018 included anticonvulsants, antidepressant/anti-anxiety, and blood pressure (beta-blockers) medicines. These preventive treatments are still used today and can be effective for some people.
Migraines are a type of severe headache characterized by recurring attacks of pulsating and throbbing pain on one side of your head. When a migraine is triggered, it is thought to cause brain chemicals such as serotonin to narrow blood vessels, which affects the flow of blood through your brain.
While it is thought that genetics play a significant role in migraines, there are other factors that can contribute to you developing migraines. Your risk of chronic migraines increases as you gain weight.
Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) is a once-monthly injection that is marketed by Amgen and Novartis. It is an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody used to prevent episodic and chronic migraine headaches.
