Who Gets Wegovy? (Hint: Not Always Those Who Need it Most)
Health

Who Gets Wegovy? (Hint: Not Always Those Who Need it Most)

At first, Cindy Martinez was elated. After decades of living with obesity, a simple, once-weekly shot of semaglutide helped her drop 20 pounds in only a few months “without feeling like I was starving all the time.” The result was less back pain, hope for her prediabetes, and  freedom from the incessant food cravings that had… […]

Life With an Ostomy Pouch for Ulcerative Colitis
Health

Life With an Ostomy Pouch for Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) was driving Danielle Gulden to the bathroom up to 25 times a day. Medication after medication failed to control her bloody diarrhea, cramps, and other severe symptoms. And life stayed that way throughout her 20s and early 30s until a device called an “ostomy pouch” made all the difference.”Normal for me was… […]

Are Prime Energy Drinks Safe for Kids?
Health

Are Prime Energy Drinks Safe for Kids?

Aug. 29, 2023 – Prime Energy drinks have become quite the rage among children at home and school, and parents want to know: Are these beverages OK for my kid to drink?Some parents report that their kids’ school has banned Prime drinks after reports of children becoming ill, with a few unverified reports of some children needing… […]

After Credit Suisse takeover, UBS gives first glimpse of new group
Business

After Credit Suisse takeover, UBS gives first glimpse of new group

ZURICH, Aug 29 (Reuters) – UBS (UBSG.S) will publish on Aug. 31 its first earnings report since a hastily arranged takeover of its Swiss rival Credit Suisse, shedding new light on the deal’s impact and the inner workings of the new banking giant.Besides its second quarter figures – delayed by over a monthbecause of the… […]

7 IN 10 SAY COUNTRY ON WRONG TRACK…
World

7 IN 10 SAY COUNTRY ON WRONG TRACK…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces. AP VoteCast, an extensive survey of more than 115,000 voters nationwide, found that the fate of democracy appeared to be […]

West Ham’s Kudus has ban extended to 5 games
Sports

West Ham’s Kudus has ban extended to 5 games

Reuters Nov 6, 2024, 01:26 PM ET West Ham United winger Mohammed Jerusalem’s ban has been extended to five matches and he has been fined £60,000 ($77,286) for violent conduct in last month’s Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspurthe FA said on Wednesday. Kudus was already serving an automatic three-match ban after receiving a red […]

Source: Madrid woe as Tchouaméni out for month
Sports

Source: Madrid woe as Tchouaméni out for month

Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni out for a month – source play Burley: Real Madrid are an embarrassment on and off the pitch (1:15) Craig Burley rips into Real Madrid after their 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League. (1:15) Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Nov 6, 2024, 10:04 AM ET Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien […]

Emery: Mings handball ‘biggest mistake’ I’ve seen
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Emery: Mings handball ‘biggest mistake’ I’ve seen

Aston Villa’s Emery: Mings handball ‘biggest mistake’ I’ve ever seen ESPN News Services Nov 6, 2024, 04:31 PM ET Aston Villa’s winning run in the Champions League ended after a bizarre penalty incident Wednesday that coach Unai Emery described as the “biggest mistake” he’s ever seen in his career. The mental lapse by defender Tyrone […]

Mendy partially wins unpaid wages case vs. City
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Mendy partially wins unpaid wages case vs. City

Reuters Nov 6, 2024, 05:54 AM ET Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy on Wednesday won the majority of his case against the Premier League club for over £11 million ($14.2 million) in unpaid wages. The France international filed a claim against Manchester City last year, seeking unpaid wages from when the club stopped paying […]

Neymar out 4-6 weeks, Al Hilal future in doubt
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Neymar out 4-6 weeks, Al Hilal future in doubt

ESPN News Services Nov 6, 2024, 12:12 PM ET Neymar is expected to undergo treatment and rehabilitation lasting four to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, Al Hilal confirmed on Wednesday, intensifying speculation over the Brazilian’s future with Saudi Arabian club. Neymar made his second club appearance following a 12-month injury layoff by coming […]