Statins: Separating Myth from Medicine
If your doctor recently recommended a statin, you may be wondering what it is and why it matters. You may also have heard conflicting information or myths about statins — so what’s actually true?… read more
Do GLP-1 Medications Increase the Risk of Cancer?
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®), liraglutide (Victoza®, Saxenda®), and dulaglutide (Trulicity®), are medicines that help manage type 2 diabetes and obesity. They support weight loss and…read more
Rethinking Mirtazapine: Evidence and Best Practices for Managing Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults
Mirtazapine is often prescribed to older adults with depression and unintentional weight loss because of its appetite-stimulating properties, particularly in complex cases involving cancer, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), congestive heart failure, or advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, recent evidence and…read more