This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — like fasting cholesterol or fasting glucose — require you […]
Key Takeaways: Heart palpitations describe when your heart flutters, races, or skips. They’re a common symptom of perimenopause. Heart palpitations during perimenopause typically happen due to decreases in the hormone estrogen. This shift can affect […]
Ozempic® has fast become a household name. In addition to helping people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, this GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist) medication helps reduce appetite and curb food cravings. This […]
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Progesterone is a natural reproductive hormone that declines during perimenopause and menopause. Progestin is a synthetic version of progesterone, and micronized progesterone is […]
This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Key Takeaways: Minoxidil shampoo may offer some benefits, but it’s not as effective as leave-on minoxidil because it’s rinsed off too quickly to fully absorb. Minoxidil needs […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key Takeaways: You can get semaglutide injections (Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and oral semaglutide (Rybelsus®). Injections are usually more effective for weight loss than pills. If you don’t […]
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from metabolism to reproduction and growth, ensuring everything operates in balance. Hormones are the key messengers of the […]
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: In the U.S., testosterone is a controlled substance, so you’ll need a prescription to acquire it. While you take it, your provider will order blood […]
Key takeaways: Different people lose weight in different places first. Women tend to lose weight in their legs first, but you might notice weight loss in other areas at the start of your weight loss […]
Weight loss medication costs Just like when you start planning a much-deserved vacation at your dream destination, your first question about weight loss medications might be: How much is this gonna set me back? Luckily […]