Diabetes mellitus is among the leading health problems of the 21st century, with a total of 537 million adults currently affected by the disease
"This makes them more likely to collapse and make it harder for you to breathe." People who are overweight are also more likely to hyperventilate, or breathe fast, he adds, which can worsen sleep apnea
Tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, and semaglutide, under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, have become wildly popular for weight loss and have demonstrated other health benefits, such as heart-protective properties
However, the effectiveness of each depends on the specific needs of the patient
It can benefit a wide range of individuals, particularly those with specific health needs or lifestyle demands
Her reports have ranged from exploring how sherpas effortlessly climb into the thin air 29,029 feet above sea level to summit Mount Everest, to trudging along a Jersey shore beach with scientists fighting killer pandemic flu viruses by studying bird butts.She spoke with Dr