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Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare
2025-04-17 14:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
TOM MURPHYTrump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through MedicareIM MINDY BASARA IN TODAYS MEDICAL ALERT, WEIGHT LOSS AND DIABETES DRUGS LIKE OZEMPIC WEGOVY AND ZYBAN ARE ALL THE RAGE RIGHT NOW. AND TO HELP BETTER UNDERSTAND WHATS HAPPENING WITH THESE MEDICATIONS, THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE HELD A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS. AMONG THE TOPICS WAS ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES. 11 NEWS GETS THE FACTS ON OZEMPIC, WEGOVY, MANJARO AND ZEPPELIN. FIRST, THE EXPERTS SAY THE DRUGS ARE VERY EFFECTIVE. 81% OF PEOPLE ON OZEMPIC OR WEGOVY LOST AT LEAST 10% OF THEIR BODY WEIGHT, 41% LOST AT LEAST 20% BEYOND WEIGHT LOSS, THE DRUGS ARE EFFECTIVE AT TREATING HEART DISEASE, KIDNEY DISEASE, AND LIVER DISEASE. THE COST, THOUGH, IS EXTRAORDINARY. ABOUT $1,000 FOR A 30 DAY SUPPLY. AND EVEN WITH INSURANCE, THE COPAY IS IN THE HUNDREDS. ONLY 27% OF EMPLOYERS ACTUALLY COVER MEDICATIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS, AND THOSE WHO NEED THE MEDICATION THE MOST DONT HAVE ACCESS. JUST 6% OF US ADUL...
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Form over substance: Malaysia's struggle with leadership and values - Aliran
2025-04-17 12:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
WhatsAppFacebookTwitterTelegramEmailPrint Follow us on our Malay and English WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube channels.Selamat Hari Raya to all our Muslim sisters and brothers. As we celebrate this time in Malaysia with families and friends, lets spare a thought for the Muslim refugee and migrant communities who live among us.Think about Muslims globally, including those in Gaza, those fleeing from the Myanmar civil war to safety in Malaysia, and those in other war zones and conflict situations. Many of them are enduring unimaginable hardship with very little, but their faith and hope for survival.On 28 March, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar. The official death toll has now surpassed 2,000 people (the real count could reach as high as 10,000), with thousands missing. Roads and infrastructure have been destroyed.The military government sent out a call for international aid. Several countries, including Malaysia, have responded.Hopefully, relief operations will...
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Watch: Shocking blackout halts 3rd ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Mount Maunganui
2025-04-17 12:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Table of ContentsA bizarre yet dramatic incident unfolded during the third and final ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand on Saturday, April 5, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. In the middle of the match, the floodlights suddenly went off, leaving the stadium in darkness due to a power outage. This unexpected moment happened in the 39th over of Pakistans innings when Tayyab Tahir was at the crease, keeping his teams hopes alive to save their pride in the final ODI against the Black Caps. As Jacob Duffy was charging in to deliver the ball, the lights shut down, and the New Zealand bowler had to immediately stop. Power outage halts play in the third New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI at Bay Oval On the other hand, Tayyab Tahir had to move aside to avoid facing the delivery in the dark. However, once the power was restored and the lights came back on, play resumed. On the very next delivery, Duffy bowled out Tahir, ending his promising knock of 33 runs from 31 balls. Read Also: Revealed: Who ar...
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