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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 20 approved the obesity medicationZepbound(tirzepatide) as the first pharmaceutical treatment for moderate-to-severeobstructive sleep apnea (OSA)in adults withobesity. About 17% of people in the United States have moderate or severe OSA, and the condition is more common in older adults and people with obesity. The approval marks a second indication for Zepbound, which was approved to treat overweight and obesity and uses the same active ingredient as the type 2 diabetes medicationMounjaro....

Key Takeaways Eli Lilly’s weight loss medication, tirzepatide, significantly lowered blood pressure in people with obesity who took the drug for about eight months, according to a new study. Tirzepatide is sold under the brand nameZepboundto treat obesity and underMounjaroto treat type 2 diabetes. The new data comes as drugmakers study whether the new class of obesity drugs, including Zepbound and Wegovy, carry health benefits beyond weight loss. In a paper published inHypertensionon Monday, researchers took a more rigorous approach: they analyzed a group of nearly 500 study participants taking tirzepatide whose blood pressure was measured with a 24-hour monitor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentDurationComplicationsOutlookPreventionNext in Zika GuideSymptoms of the Zika Virus Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Duration Complications Outlook Prevention Next in Zika Guide Only about 1 in 5 people develop anyZika virus symptoms. The Zika rash, made up of small, red or purple bumps that often appear on the trunk, arms, legs, and face, is one of the most common symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditions TreatedFormulationsDosageSide EffectsDrug InteractionsWarnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Treated Formulations Dosage Side Effects Drug Interactions Warnings Zithromax (azithromycin)is anantibioticthat can be used to treat ear and sinus infections, pneumonia, strep throat, and other bacterial infections in children. It is approved for children 6 months or older and is a good option for kids withpenicillin allergies. Guidelines for pediatric dosing of azithromycin are based on the condition being treated and the weight of the child....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of ZMASide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of ZMA Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For ZMA (zinc magnesium aspartate) is a dietary supplement made up of the micronutrients zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6. The supplement is thought to support the immune system, boost energy production, help brain health, and improve overall physical fitness....

Key TakeawaysThe phenomenon “Zoom fatigue” refers to the tiredness many express while using Zoom and other videoconferencing technologies since the beginning of the pandemic.A cognitive psychologist offers four specific reasons as to why Zoom may zap energy, and what users can do to feel more energized.Rather than indict Zoom, this framework hopes to motivate further research and improve videoconferencing technologies for a future that is likely to include them more than ever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsZubsolv and Suboxone: How Are They the Same?How Are They Different?Which One Should I Take?MAT for Opioid Use Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Zubsolv and Suboxone: How Are They the Same? How Are They Different? Which One Should I Take? MAT for Opioid Use Disorder Zubsolv and Suboxone are medications containing the same active ingredients–buprenorphine (a partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (an opioid antagonist)–to treat opioid use disorder....

The oral medication cannot cure, reverse, or slow Alzheimer’s disease progression. However, it may help people with Alzheimer’s retain some of their memory and thinking skills temporarily, according toElaine Peskind, MD, a psychiatrist at the Veterans Administration in Washington State and a former director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the University of Washington. How Does Zunveyl Work? Zunveyl is acholinesterase inhibitor, a class of medications that helps preserve acetylcholine—a brain chemical involved in thinking and memory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide EffectsZyrtec TypesDosageDrug InteractionsSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects Zyrtec Types Dosage Drug Interactions Seeking Medical Care Zyrtec(cetirizine) is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine commonly used to treat allergy symptoms, such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy eyes or throat. Getty Images /Bloomberg/ Contributor Zyrtec is considered to be safe and well-tolerated in children.Common side effects of Zyrtec include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Hives and AllergiesUsesSide Effects of ZyrtecWho Can Take Zyrtec?DosageWarnings and InteractionsZyrtec vs. Other AntihistaminesWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Hives and Allergies Uses Side Effects of Zyrtec Who Can Take Zyrtec? Dosage Warnings and Interactions Zyrtec vs. Other Antihistamines When to See a Healthcare Provider Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an over-the-counterantihistamineused to treathives(urticaria) and seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis, or hayfever)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Side EffectsLess Common Side EffectsRare Side EffectsOverdose SymptomsWho Should Not Take ItDosage and DirectionsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Side Effects Less Common Side Effects Rare Side Effects Overdose Symptoms Who Should Not Take It Dosage and Directions Alternatives Common side effects of Zyrtec (cetirizine) can include drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, sore throat, and dizziness. Less common side effects include headaches, and nausea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsZyrtec vs. Zyrtec-D: What’s the Difference?UsesWhich Is More Effective?Safety and Side EffectsDrug Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Zyrtec vs. Zyrtec-D: What’s the Difference? Uses Which Is More Effective? Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Zyrtec(cetirizine) and Zyrtec-D (cetirizine and pseudoephedrine) have similar names and uses. However, the key difference between the medications is that, in addition to cetirizine, Zyrtec-D contains an additional ingredient, pseudoephedrine, a nasaldecongestant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Flooding Is a Safety And Health HazardHow to Prepare for a FloodHow to Stay Safe During A FloodHow to Navigate the Aftermath of a Flood Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Flooding Is a Safety And Health Hazard How to Prepare for a Flood How to Stay Safe During A Flood How to Navigate the Aftermath of a Flood Key TakeawaysExperts say flooding will likely only become more common in the coming years....