Tag: weight loss
Refined Genetic Risk Score Offers Better Insight into Diabetes, Obesity and Their Consequences
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are complex metabolic conditions shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental…
Nearly 1.6 Million Adults in the UK Turned to Weight Loss Drugs Last Year
An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy…
Healthy Eating Linked to Cardiometabolic Gains, Even Without Weight Reduction
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben-Gurion University…
Are Preventive Health Technologies Beneficial or Detrimental to Consumer Wellbeing?
Preventive health technologies, such as wrist-worn activity trackers and various health and fitness applications, have become popular tools…
Semaglutide, a weight loss medication, linked to decreased COVID-19 mortality in Brigham-conducted research
An international study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals…
Rising Use of Ozempic and Wegovy Among Privately Insured Patients Could Exacerbate Health Disparities
A recent study from the University of Southern California reveals that publicly insured individuals who are most likely…
Common weight loss medications associated with rare vision impairment condition
A recent study spearheaded by researchers from Mass Eye and Ear indicates a higher incidence of a potentially…
More young individuals are turning to Wegovy and Ozempic
Public interest in weight management medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic is experiencing a remarkable surge. Yet, comprehensive…
Weight Reduction Affects Risk-Taking Behaviour in Obese Individuals
Individuals with severe obesity experience not only altered risk behaviours but also significant changes in their metabolism and…
A Prolonged Ketogenic Diet Leads to the Accumulation of Senescent Cells in Healthy Tissues, Reveals a Study by UT Health San Antonio
A pioneering study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio)…
Time-restricted Feeding Combined with High-Intensity Exercise Could Enhance Health Benefits
A study published on May 1, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ranya Ameur and Rami…
Potential Benefits of Novel Weight Loss Medication on Blood Pressure in Adults with Obesity
A study highlighted in the journal Hypertension indicates promising benefits of tirzepatide, a novel weight loss medication, in…