Weight loss medication - how long should you take them, and what happens if you stop
The demand for the new weight loss medications have skyrocketed but along with the popularity comes some questions.
Re-usable water bottles could be bacteria breeding grounds if not cleaned regularly
This applies whether it’s stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Doctor Sumego says all reusable water bottles need to be regularly washed to avoid the buildup of bacteria and mold.
Re-usable water bottles need to be cleaned regularly, says doctor
Although they’re a great way to stay hydrated on the go, they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if you don’t give them a good scrub every now and again.
Popular weight loss medication can also help those with cardiovascular disease
The director of preventive cardiology at the University of Michigan, says the medications are a promising option for many patients.
Those with cardiovascular disease could benefit from weight loss drugs
In a clinical trial, semaglutide was found to reduce the risk of a high-risk person having a heart attack or stroke by around 20 percent.
Blood pressure - why you need to know your numbers, and how to get a heart check for free
"Most patients don't feel anything," she said. "The times when we start to feel a headache or chest pain or shortness of breath with high blood pressure, we're in trouble."
Blood pressure is called the silent killer - this is what we need to know
It's a painless, non-invasive screening - you can do it almost anywhere, your blood pressure. Do you know your blood pressure? We can help you with that on Saturday - join us for the Healthy Heart Project.
Healthy Heart Project on April 27 provides free screenings and doctor consultations
"This gives you a look into the future - years into the future, not one or two weeks, but decades," he said. "So it is really important to get these screenings done. It's very valuable."
The Healthy Heart Project offers free screenings on April 27
In 2005, we at FOX 2 wanted to team up with medical experts to tackle heart disease in our community. And almost 20 years later, numerous lives have been changed.
Spring cleaning, house chores - and how not to get hurt doing them
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
Listen to your body when it comes to spring cleaning house chores
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
End of year stress is weighing on students everywhere - how you can help your kids cope
Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
Spotting signs of stress in your kids
In Healthworks, we are talking about year-end stress with our students. Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
The science behind our nightmares - a doctor explains
Doctor Tiani says while you can’t always control if you have a nightmare, there are some things you can do to potentially help.
Doctor breaks down the science of nightmares
A nightmare is a dream that can cause a strong unpleasant emotional response and it can happen for many reasons.
Solar eclipse 2024: How to tell if you have a retinal burn from looking up
"You don't feel pain, inside the eye doesn't have any pain sensors," he said. "You end up getting essentially a blind spot, or a blurry spot."
How to tell if you've caused eye damage looking at the eclipse
The 2024 eclipse has come and gone and while maybe you're left with a cool memory, the hope is that it didn't leave a lasting imprint on your eyes.
The coming solar eclipse is exciting, but it can be dangerous - without the right eyewear
If you want to see it, but you don't have special glasses - don't look up. Even a sliver of sun can do damage. Special glasses are needed - regular sunglasses are useless.
Explaining the coming solar eclipse - and why we have to protect our eyes
Here's the most important part - if you want to see it, but you don't have special glasses - don't look up. Even a sliver of sun can do damage. Special glasses are needed - regular sunglasses are useless.
Colon cancer survivor ignored early symptoms, but shares his story to help others
Jason's colon is now permanently rerouted to that bag. It is a tough reality he has to accept, but he shares this very personal struggle in hopes this won't happen to anyone else.