US patients can now get Ozempic for half price if they can pay cash
Novo Nordisk announced Monday that US patients can now get a month’s supply of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes…
Researchers Map Epigenomic Landscapes of Fat Tissue Cells, Revealing How They Shape Obesity Risk
Newswise — A new study has created the first single-cell map of how DNA is regulated and organized…
New Canadian guideline highlights expanded role of obesity medications
“Pharmacotherapy can help people living with obesity improve overall health, not just lose weight,” says Dr. Sue D.…
Are all healthy diets equal or does food processing make a difference?
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even…
Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health
Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health…
Portugal tightens rules on weight loss drug prescriptions to prevent misuse
By Euronews Published on 08/08/2025 – 9:43 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Portugal is restricting doctors’ ability to prescribe blockbuster weight loss…
Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child’s weight
A mother’s genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father’s,…
Maternal Genetics Impact Child Obesity Outside Inherited DNA
Pregnant Woman Group In Row. Young Mothers [AndreyPopov/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus] A mother’s genes may be particularly…
Obesity can be passed from parents to children. But do mothers’ or fathers’ genes matter more?
Published on 06/08/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Children with obese parents are more likely to be obese themselves…
Research offers hope for weight loss without gastrointestinal distress
Weight loss and diabetes drugs on the market often do not achieve long-term weight loss for patients. GLP-1…
Eating more ultra-processed food raises your risk of lung cancer
A 12-year study of over 100,000 adults reveals that your grocery shop may be increasing your risk of…
Saliva testing offers a non-invasive way to detect early metabolic risk
Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and…