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Key TakeawaysTirzepatide, the active ingredient in the diabetes medication Mounjaro, appears to be a safe and effective obesity treatment.Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, reported that tirzepatide can help people with type 2 diabetes to lose almost 16% of their body weight.Lilly will ask the FDA to approve tirzepatide as a weight loss drug. Doing so would add a new highly effective treatment option for obesity. Key Takeaways Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the diabetes medication Mounjaro, appears to be a safe and effective obesity treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Feels LikeTreatmentsOther Mouth SymptomsOther CausesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Feels Like Treatments Other Mouth Symptoms Other Causes Frequently Asked Questions While many people with MS experiencenumbness and tinglingat some point, you may or may not have heard of or experienced numbness and tingling of the mouth—a particularly unpleasant sensation. Inmultiple sclerosis, mouth numbness, like other sensory disturbances, is associated with damage to myelin, the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions There are many types of mouth sores. Some, such ascanker sores, are minor and can clear up on their own. Others, such as sores that develop from health conditions such asoral cancer, are more severe. Mouth sores can form on the cheeks, gums, tongue, floor androof of the mouth; and lips....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksWhat Science SaysFor SnoringBenefitsRisks and Side EffectsType for SleepSafetyAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works What Science Says For Snoring Benefits Risks and Side Effects Type for Sleep Safety Alternatives Mouth taping uses specific tape products to keep the mouth closed during sleep. This trend has made waves on social media as a way to improve sleep, and many have used this method for several years....

Key TakeawaysResearch suggests mouthwash and other over-the-counter products can inactivate certain strains of coronavirus.Listerine products seem to be the most effective, inactivating the most viral cells in the shortest period of time.The study opens doors for clinical trials that will look at the effect these products have on human strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Key Takeaways Research suggests mouthwash and other over-the-counter products can inactivate certain strains of coronavirus....

Hip replacement surgeryis a treatment for severe arthritis of the hip joint. People who commit to hip replacement surgery must understand that there are some changes they will have to adapt to for the rest of their life. The trade-off is that they will likely have a significant decrease in hip pain and disability. After hip replacement surgery, you may have to restrict certain activities to prevent problems with the hip replacement implant....

Preventing thousands of annual cases ofrespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) just got easier. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever RSV vaccine, called Arexvy, for adults age 60 and older, in May. On its heels came another vaccine for adults 60+, called Abrysvo. Summer ushered in the approval of immunizations to protect infants as well: Abrysvo for pregnant people and Beyfortus for infants. Their approval represents decades of research. Newer technologies in vaccine development, including the identification of suitable viral protein targets, have allowed these vaccines to come to fruition at the same time....

On November 28, 2022, theWorld Health Organization (WHO) recommendedusing the term “mpox” instead of “monkeypox” in order to avoid racist and stigmatizing language when discussing the disease. Both terms will be used for the next year as WHO phases out usage of “monkeypox.” Global cases:71,096U.S. cases:26,577Global deaths:26 The first case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) was reported in the United States on May 18, 2022. As of October 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 26,577 cases of mpox have been identified in the U....

Key TakeawaysMpox is on its way to elimination in some regions of the United States.Throughout the outbreak, clinicians have only been able to diagnose an mpox case after a patient has developed lesions, which can take days to weeks.Developing tests that use saliva or throat or anal swabs could help scientists keep tabs on the disease even after this outbreak is quelled. Key Takeaways Mpox is on its way to elimination in some regions of the United States....

Key TakeawaysSmall outbreaks of a viral infection called mpox are occurring around the world.The United States has one confirmed case, with more expected.According to theWorld Health Organization, mpox has a low fatality rate of 3-6%.An approved vaccine for mpox is estimated to be 85% effective at preventing the virus. Key Takeaways Small outbreaks of a viral infection called mpox are occurring around the world.The United States has one confirmed case, with more expected....

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be sending thousands of mpox vaccine doses to states with high transmission of the virus in the coming weeks.The vaccine being distributed is the Jynneos vaccine, which is administered via two injections four weeks apart.People who’ve been exposed to someone with mpox or who have presumably been exposed to mpox are currently eligible to receive the vaccine.Experts say there are ways to prevent getting mpox, such as avoiding close contact with someone who has the disease and maintaining good hand hygiene....

On November 28, 2022, theWorld Health Organization (WHO) recommendedusing the term “mpox” instead of “monkeypox” in order to avoid racist and stigmatizing language when discussing the disease. Both terms will be used for the next year as WHO phases out usage of “monkeypox.” Key TakeawaysTo stretch the limited supply of the mpox vaccine Jynneos, the FDA granted an emergency use authorization to administer the vaccine intradermally.The dose-sparing strategy will allow providers to immunize five people with a vial designed for a single shot....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It RevealsHigh MPVLow MPVInfluencing FactorsMPV Test PrepTesting Procedure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Reveals High MPV Low MPV Influencing Factors MPV Test Prep Testing Procedure If a blood test shows your mean platelet volume (MPV) is low or high, it may need further investigation. The MPV blood test measures the average size of your platelets—the cells responsible for forming blood clots to slow blood loss, prevent infection, and promote healing....