The use of injectable drugs like Ozempic for weight loss has become the hottest healthcare trend in decades. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Mindy Kaling and Elon Muskare are said to be using them to keep fit. An expert with celebrity clients said FIRSTThey are All on it. But is this approach right for most women over 50? What is Ozempic? This drug, known generically as semaglutide, was originally approved by the FDA as a diabetes drug (1 milligram dose) for its ability to stabilize blood sugar. But research showed it…
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Women have been urged to seek out alternative HRT drugs as pharmacists warn of shortages
Women who are unable to get their usual hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to shortage shouldn’t worry about switching to products that aren’t in short supply, top menopause doctors advised. Demand for a HRT drug, Utrogestan 100 mg, has doubled in the past 12 months and increased fivefold since March 2021, according to manufacturer Besins. The surge has led to stock shortages in some areas, and the government last month enacted a severe shortage protocol that restricts pharmacists from prescribing capsules for no more than two months. The British Menopause…
Read MoreFitness experts name five weight loss secrets for women
Millions of people try fad diets every year and fail because of their restrictive and unsustainable dietary rules, but there are simple tips that can help you shed the pounds in the long run and keep them off. In 2021 the Health Survey for England estimated that 25.9% of adults in the country were obese and a further 37.9% were overweight but not obese. With over 35 million Brits classified as overweight or obese, it’s no wonder that weight loss is at the forefront of people’s minds. Long-term success can…
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