Study identifies new genes linked to severe pregnancy sickness
The USC research team that recently identified the hormone-encoding gene GDF15 as a key driver of pregnancy sickness has identified…
What a Nutritionist Would Eat in a Day on GLP-1s for Protein, Fiber
Since GLP-1s for weight loss hit the scene a few years ago, Rob Hobson, a nutritionist, has been…
Metformin boosts an exercise-linked metabolite and may help control weight in prostate cancer patients
A clinical study suggests metformin may reproduce part of exercise’s metabolic signature in prostate cancer patients, raising Lac-Phe…
Metformin mimics exercise-related metabolic effects in prostate cancer patients
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise’s core…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
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…
Hastings’ Holly butchery launches New Zealand’s first ‘liquid bacon’ – Mark Story
This boutique meatery has “reimagined” traditional lard and come up with a way to enjoy bacon’s fatty goodness…
Do artificial sweeteners increase appetite or food intake?
Do artificial sweeteners really disrupt appetite and drive overeating, or could they help curb sweet cravings without increasing…
Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?
A six-week randomized trial shows that adding almonds to the daily diet of adults with obesity can improve…
Engineered lettuce may turn injectable GLP-1 therapies into oral pills
Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.…
Long COVID taste loss tied to reduced expression of key taste genes
Even after the virus disappears, some people continue to experience altered taste. New research suggests that subtle molecular…
Mapping the year-one weight trajectory after stopping GLP-1s
A year after stopping taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, people regain, on average, 60%…