By Katie Kirby, Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Roughly 12% of adults in the U.S. are using the injectable drugs known as GLP-1s. These medications include semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). With the use of these medications to help with weight loss and diabetes comes many questions about the long-term impact on health. Although these medications have provided benefits, it is important to keep in mind the effect on the rest of the body to ensure optimal health.
By April Lieb, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center
With summer in full swing, it’s important to remember the value of using sunscreen, especially on our children. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. By emphasizing the importance of using sunscreen from a young age, we can actively reduce the chance of our children developing skin cancer later in life.
By Daniella Egbujor, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Invisible Woman is a superhero from The Fantastic Four introduced by Marvel Comics in 1961. Dr. Susan Storm Richards was transformed into the Invisible Woman by cosmic rays in the first issue of The Fantastic Four. This power not only gave her the ability to be invisible, but she has the power to use force fields.
Lipoprotein A may be the invisible force behind cardiovascular (heart) disease!
By Michael Denike, DO, Cardiologist, Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Cholesterol is often mentioned in conversations about health, especially heart health, but many people don’t fully understand what cholesterol is or why keeping an eye on it is so important. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every body cell. It is vital in producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, having too much in the blood can pose serious health risks.
By Maria Duodu Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Forky is a Disney-Pixar character created from a plastic spork and appears in Toy Story 4. Forky has googly eyes and pipe cleaners for arms. Forky has a series of short films created by Ohio Northern University alumnus Bob Peterson. Bob wrote, directed and narrated the series titled Forky Asks A Question. These questions include what is art, what is money, what is a friend and what is time.
By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you're not alone. More than 39 million Americans live with migraines, a complex neurological disorder that extends far beyond a typical headache. The good news? Effective migraine treatment is available, and it starts with understanding your symptoms and available options.
There are many types of headaches, such as tension, cervicogenic and migraine headaches. Identifying the type of headache is critical to choosing the proper treatment. Tension headaches present with tight, band-like pressure. Cervicogenic headaches typically arise from the neck. Migraines are more than "just bad headaches." They are a neurological disorder that often presents as one-sided, pulsating pain lasting hours or even days.
