A new study published Wednesday is one of the few to specifically compare dark and milk chocolate.
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U.S. drug price measure to cut costs by $7.5 billion in 2026
Senior citizens will fork out $1.5 billion less in out-of-pocket costs for ten medications.
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Ozempic linked to rare cases of vision loss in Harvard study
The stroke-like eye condition appears to be more common in people taking new drugs for weight loss and diabetes.
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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
The rule is scheduled to go into effect June 19 for prepackaged food items and Dec. 1 for other items.
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Ozempic mania’s billions in bills are coming for U.S. taxpayers
As more doctors and patients become aware of the medications’ potential, the costs are climbing for states. And once patients start taking GLP-1s, doctors typically recommend they take them indefinitely.
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U.S. House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek wider bill
For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor.
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Two children to represent Maine at JDRF Children’s Congress
Lydia and Ruby are two of more than 160 kids from across the U.S. to advocate for insulin affordability, pre-existing condition coverage, and type 1 diabetes research in Washington, D.C.
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Pea-sized pill delivers insulin shot from inside the stomach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists figured out how to hide a shot inside a pea-sized pill — creating a swallowable gadget, inspired by a tortoise shell, that can inject medicines like insulin from inside the stomach. Patients usually prefer oral treatment, and comply with it better, but many compounds, including insulin for diabetes, can’t survive the […]
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Charles W. Martin
JAY — Charles W. Martin, 77, a resident of Jay, passed away suddenly Saturday, Nov. 25, at his home, following a long battle with diabetes, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1940, in Fayette, the son of Raymond Martin and Arlene (Rose) Martin. He attended school in Livermore Falls. On Aug. 19, […]
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Chocolate Lab's nose knows when a diabetic emergency could be lurking
Slash the chocolate Lab jumped into Kate Rondelli’s bed in the middle of the night Tuesday, licking her face to wake her up. There was trouble. The dog led her to her son’s room, where Rondelli tested her 4-year-old’s blood sugar levels: Over 400 milligrams per deciliter, more than twice the maximum range desirable for […]