Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

The weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by the manufacturers of Ozempic, will be available to patients in…

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Weight-bearing activity ups incident knee osteoarthritis in people with low lower-limb muscle mass: Study

Weight-bearing activity ups incident knee osteoarthritis in people with low lower-limb muscle mass: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Weight-bearing activity appears tied to incident knee osteoarthritis (OA) in people who…

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People with Certain Medical Conditions

People with Certain Medical Conditions

Cancer Having cancer can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Treatments for many…

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older people facing ‘unacceptable failures’

older people facing ‘unacceptable failures’

Poor communication surrounding DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) decisions is “eroding trust” between people and…

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Why the Flu Is Dangerous for People With Asthma

Why the Flu Is Dangerous for People With Asthma

Influenza (flu) is among the several potential triggers for asthma. Infection with a flu virus can…

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The twins who show why some people are more likely to gain weight | Health

The twins who show why some people are more likely to gain weight | Health

Weight gain is a concern for many people, while many others do not gain weight even…

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