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Are Your Patients Asking about Wegovy?

Ten common questions about popular anti-obesity medications

How Too Much Iron (or Too Little) Puts Your Health at Risk

IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON in humans. On the other hand, excessive iron (for example, with hemochromatosis) is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers, including breast, colorectal, liver, and prostate.

Homelessness Among Older People Is on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and the Housing Crunch

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.

Normal Aging — A Steady Decline in Organ Size and Functions

We watched my wife’s uncle age to 102. Only in the last year did he have any significant medical problems. He was very hard...