Hormonal contraception not associated with prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
GLP-1 RA generics have arrived. Could we buy semaglutide made for just $4?
Semaglutide is now generic. Just not in Australia. But in China, Brazil and Canada, generic drug makers are…
Ozempic Goes Generic —But Not in the US
A drug that helped turn Novo Nordisk into Europe’s most valuable company is about to lose its…
Semaglutide Falls Short in Alzheimer’s Phase 3 Trials
Phase 3 trials show oral semaglutide failed to slow early Alzheimer’s progression, potentially limiting its expansion beyond metabolic…
‘Early Bird’ Exercisers Get The Most Health Benefits, Study Finds
“Early bird” exercise provides better health benefits for people, a new study says. People who regularly exercise in…
What to Know about the Experimental GLP-1 Drug CagriSema
3 min read THESE DAYS, WHEN it comes to weight loss drugs, you’ve got a veritable buffet of…
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.…
Your Off-Brand GLP-1 Is Dirtier Than You Think
Trying to get a bargain on your GLP-1 medication might come with some added danger. Compounded copycats of…
Tony Alvarado’s Inspiring Weight Loss Transformation
5 min read Tony Alvarado, 45, from Houston, Texas is a professor of mathematics at Rice University and…
Weight-loss wegovy jab may carry greater risk of sudden sight loss, study finds – The Irish Times
Patients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss compared with those on Ozempic,…
Yo-Yo Dieting May Actually be Good for You, Suggests New Study
Credit: Getty Images for Unsplash+ A new study indicates that yo-yo dieting might actually be good for you.…