Health Blog

When you have gastroparesis, your stomach muscles work poorly or not at all. Recently, cases have been seen in people taking the popular weight-loss medications known as GLP1 agonists such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Yaron Langman.

The heat and humidity of summer can take a toll on your breathing, especially if you have asthma, COPD or other lung disease. It’s important to pay attention to the weather and air quality, and limit your time outside if needed during the summer months, says Liam Gross, DO, a pulmonologist with Pulmonary Medical Associates/Highland Medical PC.

Follow this advice to prevent common health problems and potential dangers posed by the warm weather and many popular summer pastimes. Ensure your family will have a safe and fun summer by being vigilant, limiting distractions and taking precautions to prevent accidents before they happen.