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As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they’re using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health.About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
Just since January, more than 600,000 prescriptions have been written for Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy pill, the company said. Early analysis suggests that more than a third of users are new to the drugs, according to Truveta, a health care data company.
But medication alone isn’t the answer, It... Read More
US will hold off on Iran power plant strikes for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on Hormuz strait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying the U.S. would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.Shortly after Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site, Iranian state television put up a graphic that read: “U.S. president backs down following Iran’s firm warning.” The reprieve came hours ahead of Trump's self-imposed deadline later in the day.
Writing in all capital letters, Trump said the U.S. and... Read More
Jewish charity's ambulances set on fire. UK counter-terror police probe it as antisemitic attack
LONDON (AP) — Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early Monday morning in London, in what British police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.Though it has not been classified as a terrorist incident, counter-terror officers have been put in charge of the investigation. No one was injured.
Religious and political leaders condemned what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a “horrific" antisemitic attack.
“Antisemitism has no place in our society and it’s really important that we all stand together at a moment like... Read More
Markets shoot higher and oil futures sink after Trump announces progress with Iran, halt on bombing
Wall Street shot higher and global oil futures tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants and other energy infrastructure for five days.Trump's post on social media about the strikes came as the war with Iran enters its fourth week. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 2.6% before the opening bell. Oil prices also immediately reversed course, sinking as much as 10%. Benchmark U.S. crude slid $8.23 to $90 a Brent... Read More
The Latest: Trump extends Iran deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 5 days
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on striking power plant strikes for five days.Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site hours ahead of a deadline. Trump said the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” that could yield “a complete and total resolution” in the war. Talks will continue “throughout the week,” Trump said.
Iran had earlier threatened to strike regional power plants and float mines in the Persian Gulf if Trump went ahead with his... Read More
Top Stories
- US will hold off on Iran power plant strikes for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on Hormuz strait
- Jewish charity's ambulances set on fire. UK counter-terror police probe it as antisemitic attack
- Markets shoot higher and oil futures sink after Trump announces progress with Iran, halt on bombing
- Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport
- ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners
- International Energy Agency head says global economy faces âmajor, major threatâ from Iran war
- Supreme Court hears arguments Monday over late-arriving ballots, a Trump target
- AAPI adults mostly think Trump has done more harm than good on immigration, new poll finds
- Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
- Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
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- Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
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