Obesity is associated with systemic energy imbalance and leads to a wide range of metabolic complications, including type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disorders. Therapeutic strategies for obesity, including lifestyle interventions such as exercise and dietary modification, bariatric surgery, and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, have been widely implemented (1). However, rapid weight […]
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GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro Can Quiet ‘Food Noise’
Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugs may help reduce food cravings, leading to healthier eating habits that contribute to weight loss. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy A recent study found that using GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can help reduce food cravings. The researchers found that GLP-1 medications can reduce “food noise” better than behavioral therapy […]
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Wegovy Helps Reduce Migraine Severity, Especially in Women
Share on PinterestA new study found that women using semaglutide had a reduction in their use of triptans, a drug commonly prescribed for migraine. Victor Bordera/Stocksy A study has found that treatment with semaglutide led to reduced triptan usage in women. However, no significant effect was observed in men with overweight or obesity. Experts say […]
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Special Edition: What's Next—Cortisol, Metabolism & Future Innovation, Part 4
Is hypercortisolism the hidden culprit in a significant proportion of both difficult-to-treat diabetes and resistant hypertension? In part 4 of our special series, Dr. Neil Skolnik speaks with John Buse, MD to explore the effects of hypercortisolism, until just recently considered a vanishingly rare condition. This special episode is sponsored with support from Corcept. Please […]
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GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Lower Blood Pressure
Share on PinterestResearch shows that GLP-1s may help lower blood pressure levels. Image Credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images A recent study found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may significantly reduce blood pressure. The positive results were observed alongside weight loss and independently of it. The findings add to growing evidence to support the meaningful […]
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Real Housewives Star Says She Likes Herself Better After Breast Cancer
Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira says her breast cancer journey has given her a “different type of strength and confidence.” Share on PinterestReal Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira. Photos courtesy of Guerdy Abraira\ “My breast was very dense to the point where [my doctor said], ‘We’re not touching anything until you get […]
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6.4 to 7.8 Hours a Night May Slow Biological Aging
Share on PinterestRecent research has found an association between sleep duration and biological aging. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images A recent study found that too little or too much sleep may speed aging in the brain and other organs. The study used aging clocks to examine associations between sleep and various mental health and medical conditions. […]
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Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy, Not Linked to Autism, ADHD
Share on PinterestA large study found no link between SSRI use before or during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images A comprehensive review found no causal link between antidepressant use before or during pregnancy and ADHD or autism. Any association of neurodevelopmental disorders appears to be linked to genetic or environmental factors. […]
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GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Breast Cancer Survival Rates. Here’s How
Share on PinterestA recent study shows that GLP-1 drugs may help improve survival rates in people with breast cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A recent study found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may improve breast cancer survival and recurrence in those with obesity and related health conditions. The findings […]
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How Likely Is Another Pandemic?
Share on PinterestAs passengers aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak return to their home countries, experts say the risk of another pandemic remains low. Chris McGrath/Getty Images 18 American passengers have been airlifted home to the U.S. after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Antarctic expedition cruise ship. Investigators believe the […]
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