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Lilly launches lower-price weight loss drug without injector pen: Eli Lilly is introducing a more affordable version of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, offering 2.5 mg and 5 mg vials at about half the cost of existing options, with prices set at $399 and $529 respectively. Patients can only purchase these vials directly through LillyDirect, bypassing insurance and third-party supply chains to reduce costs and improve accessibility.
FDA Clears First Automated Device to Deliver Insulin to People With Type 2 Diabetes: The FDA has approved the Omnipod 5 automated insulin pump system for use by people with type 2 diabetes, marking the first time such a system is available for this more common form of the disease. This approval provides a simpler alternative to manual insulin delivery methods and aims to ease the daily management of blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes patients.
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| Nutrition Corner | How eating disorders can damage the heart: In the U.S., someone dies from an eating disorder every 52 minutes, often due to cardiovascular complications exacerbated by severe malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances. Both anorexia and bulimia, along with other eating disorders like binge eating disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, can significantly impact heart health, increasing long-term cardiovascular risks. | Meeting nutrient needs on a plant-based diet: Adopting a plant-based diet requires careful attention to key nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D. Calcium can be sourced from fortified plant-based milk, tofu, and cruciferous vegetables, while vitamin D can be obtained through sun exposure, fortified foods, and supplements, with daily values set at 1,000 mg and 20 mcg, respectively. | Recipe for The Day | Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a flavorful dish filled with tender, enchilada sauce-coated chicken, topped with cheese and herbs. The preparation involves making a homemade enchilada sauce, sautéing zucchini with vegetables and chicken, and then baking the stuffed zucchini boats until tender, with a total cooking time of one hour. | | Lifestyle & Fitness Focus | | Picture this: You've just completed a grueling workout—your shoulders are burning, your arms are swollen, your glutes are pumped, and your legs are more exhausted than ever. But with the pre-workout still surging through you, you know you've got a bit left in the tank. It's in these moments that you set yourself apart from beginners and inch closer to veteran lifter status. | Here are five brutal workout finishers to push your training to the next level and ensure you're not just working hard, but working smart: | Triceps Tripler Cable Pushdown Burnout Set: Use a light weight and perform the movement quickly, squeezing and holding at the end. Complete 1 set of 50 reps; if you fail before 50, rest for five seconds and continue. Burnout Giant Set: Perform a three-phase dropset:
Explosive Plyometrics Warrior Conditioning Descending Ladders for a Bigger Chest Quad Killers
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