Eating bland foods (like crackers or toast), avoiding greasy or spicy meals, and eating slowly can help
When a new prescription drug enters the market, the question for employers isnt just does it work? Its what does covering it mean for our people, our plan, and our longterm costs? That question became especially relevant in early 2026, when an oral version of Wegovy entered the market with widespread media coverage
Finally, there is still not enough information to conclude whether GLP-1 drugs protect against the development of wet AMD
The slowed movement of food and digestive contents through the stomach and small intestine could theoretically increase pressure or stasis in the gastrointestinal tract, though this has not been proven to trigger appendicitis specifically
Severe, persistent abdominal pain that radiates to the back is the classic warning sign