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Semaglutide medications — including Ozempic and Wegovy — have been shown to reduce the risk of kidney failure and the risk of death among people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. In a trial led by UNSW Sydney between June 2019 and May 2021, researchers found that a small weekly dose of semaglutide lessened the likelihood of “major kidney …

Kitchen disasters of all types can happen to anyone. Maybe a meal that’s being prepped on the stove suddenly goes up in flames. Maybe all the food cooked in the microwave tastes off somehow. FOOD FIGHT AT RESTAURANT RUNS DEEPER FOR FAMILY THAN JUST ONE NIGHT OUT: ‘THINK CAREFULLY’ Or maybe oil from a container has leaked onto stone counter …

Health experts are warning parents not to excessively share details about their children on social media, cautioning that doing so can have long-lasting effects on their mental health. According to an article by the Cleveland Clinic, “sharenting” refers to “the act of digital oversharing, of excessively posting information, pictures, stories or updates about your child’s life.” Examples of sharenting include …

A boater’s life was saved by a team of law enforcement officials after he was stranded in Louisiana waters for two days. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced the rescue on Facebook Tuesday. The incident took place on May 22, officials said. “The boater, who had gone out on May 20, got disoriented, ran out of gas, …

There’s nothing a Jersey girl can’t do. That sentiment rang true when a 29-year-old young woman from the Garden State saved her own life after she was hit by a train in early May. Lisa Fitzgerald was struck by a New Jersey Transit (NJT) train at the Morristown train station in northern New Jersey on May 5. Lisa’s stepmother Stacie …

Pressure to find Mr. or Mrs. Right can be stressful. Even with more channels today than ever for meeting people, with dating apps, singles meetups and more, it can still be difficult to find someone you click with. The “meet cute” is a term reserved for cinema and television when two people meet in a charming way for the first …

Florida officers recently made a wild “arrest” at the home of a 104-year-old woman who was visited by a 5-foot-long reptile. Officials with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office posted the video of the incident on Facebook after two officers received a call asking for a nuisance alligator to be removed from the resident’s property. “The citizen was noted to be afraid …

With the unofficial start of the summer season upon us, trips to the beach, mountains, abroad or elsewhere are on the calendars of millions of Americans — with packing lists well underway. Bag fees for summer travel can add up, though —and experts say there’s a better way. Some baggage fees for major airlines are threatening even the most reasonable …

Jenna Gibson was just 39 when she was training for a marathon five years ago — but her plans were cut short by a stroke that almost took her life. Nearly 60% of stroke deaths occur in women, according to a recent study by Mayo Clinic — and now Gibson, a Michigan mother of two, aims to help others to …

A Reddit user accused of “ruining” her cousin’s wedding after her boyfriend was uninvited was right to think the situation was a little odd and to speak up about it, said other users on the platform as well as an etiquette expert this week. “AITA for, apparently, ruining my cousin’s wedding?” asked Reddit user “Lusse-Eldalion” in a recent post on …