Weight loss drug Wegovy pills win TGA approval in Australia
Wegovy is set to become available in pill form across Australia, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) granted…
Most adults with obesity did not meet food noise criteria in US survey
Persistent thoughts about food are gaining recognition as a psychological experience, but researchers still face questions about how…
Semaglutide changes gut bacteria in rats beyond what eating less explains
A controlled feeding experiment in male and female rats investigates whether changes in gut bacteria follow reduced eating…
Can happy feelings trigger eating too? Researchers explored both sides of emotional eating
A survey of Slimming World members explores how emotions, cravings, and everyday coping strategies relate to recent weight…
Aussie study reveals sleep mistake quietly wrecking your workouts, data from Healthier app
It’s no surprise sleep can turn a good day great, or a bad day worse but a new…
Semaglutide and teduglutide reduce immune-driven gut injury in mice
What happens when the gut loses its natural hormonal defenses against immune attack, and could existing medicines offer…
Could ultraprocessed foods affect your brain before you notice?
Could what’s on your plate affect your brain before your memory shows any signs of trouble? A study…
How body fat affects hunger hormones more than diet
Why do people with different body types respond differently to the same meal? Study: Do Nutritional Status and…
Stevia tastes sweet, but does your body react as if sugar is coming?
Researchers tested stevia alone and alongside glucose across three metabolic groups to see whether sweetness with little or…
GLP-1 meds prompt rethink of obesity and eating disorder care
Obesity and eating disorders have traditionally been treated as separate areas of healthcare – but the rapid rise…
Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Cambridge scientists solve brain puzzle behind popular obesity drugs
Cambridge scientists have solved the mystery of why both stimulating and blocking a particular ‘switch’ in the brain…