Ozempic users face more stigma than people who don’t lose weight: study
In the Ozempic era, not all pounds lost are met with praise. New research suggests that people may…
People judge GLP-1 users more harshly than dieters
Even as GLP-1 medications transform obesity treatment, new research reveals a surprising reality: people may face stigma whether…
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Come With an Unexpected Cost
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications are drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. They mimic…
Evidence mounts that Long Covid is damaging the hearts of those affected – The Irish Times
Most of us who get Covid recover within a few weeks. But Long Covid, when symptoms last for…
Maternal weight before pregnancy may shape toddlers’ development
A large Korean study links pre-pregnancy underweight and obesity to early developmental delays, while suggesting that risk may…
Which Healthcare Giant Is the Better Bet?
Novo Nordisk NVO and Pfizer PFE are both pharmaceutical giants based in Denmark and the United States, respectively, with…
Advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease linked to higher cancer risk
People with advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease may face a higher risk of developing cancer, according to…
Bread Might Be Making You Gain Weight Even Without Eating More Calories
In a new study, mice strongly preferred foods like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their regular diet and…
Researchers uncover new mechanism linking metabolism, immunity, and skeletal health
Obesity alters bone health not only through increased body weight but also by reshaping the bone marrow environment.…
Study identifies new genetic pathways driving cardiometabolic disease risk
A study published today in PLOS Medicine has identified two new genetic pathways that contribute to cardiometabolic disease,…
People judge weight loss more harshly when GLP-1 drugs are involved, study finds
Even when medication is paired with diet and exercise, people may still feel their weight loss is less…
Eating oranges daily may shift lipid patterns in fatty liver disease
A 4-week clinical trial explores whether everyday oranges can subtly influence lipid metabolism in fatty liver disease, revealing…