Menopause associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in women with diabetes: this study

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

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With GLP-1s readily available, some experts fear misuse is increasing and may be fueling eating disorders. Physicians describe what they are seeing and how they manage the risks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 25 warning letters to telehealth companies for marketing false and misleading claims about ⁠compounded versions of Eli Lilly and...

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