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‘Oatzempic’ Weight Loss Buzz Grows: What To Know About Diet Drink Flooding Social Media
A viral drink trend is drawing attention on social media, with supporters claiming it can help shed pounds fast.
Dubbed “Oatzempic,” the beverage has surged in popularity on TikTok and Instagram, fueled by its name and comparisons to Ozempic, the prescription medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss. But health experts say the similarities stop at the label.
According to UCLA Health and WebMD, Oatzempic is not a drug, supplement, or medically approved treatment. It is a blended drink typically made from rolled oats, water or unsweetened almond milk, and lime juice, sometimes with…
Community Rallies For 5-Year-Old LI Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Play, Laugh'
A Long Island family is rallying community support for a 5-year-old girl battling a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.
The fundraiser, organized by Jacqueline Leonard of Long Beach, was created to support her goddaughter, Anna, who has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD — a rare, progressive disease that attacks the brain and nervous system.
MLD causes children to gradually lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe on their own. The condition worsens over time, making early and aggressive care critical.
Anna’s family is facing mounting medi…
Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies
Nearly 1,300 low- to moderate-income households across New York will receive housing assistance thanks to more than $68 million in state and federal funding aimed at helping residents stay safely housed.
The funding, awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support homeowners, seniors, veterans, and families with a range of needs, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Jan. 9.
That includes emergency repairs, accessibility upgrades, rental assistance, manufactured home replacement, and down payment help for first-time homebuyers.
State officials said the grants were di…
