Population-scale gene-based analysis of whole-genome sequencing provides insights into metabolic health
To identify genes associated with either adult BMI or T2D risk, we performed association testing using WGS data…
Fitness coach who lost 44 kgs says ‘being obese is not just a body problem’; shares lessons from his weight loss journey
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can feel like an uphill battle, filled with misinformation, failed attempts,…
‘Obesity medications may not make you thin or happy but they will improve your health’ – The Irish Times
They’re often billed – irresponsibly, say doctors – as weight-loss “wonder-drugs” or “miracle” jabs. But amid hype about…
Drugs such as Ozempic and other GLP-1s may interfere with medical scan results
GLP-1 weight loss pill in development Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in weight…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome a risk factor for non-communicable diseases: insights into recent research and prevention approaches | Journal of Ovarian Research
Stener-Victorin E, et al. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2024;10(1):27. Article PubMed Google Scholar Dubey P,…
New ‘unusual’ side effect of weight-loss drugs becoming more common but has no UK guidance
Weight-loss drugs have soared in popularity – but not without consequenceGLP-1 drugs may interfere with medical imaging, leading…
Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders
Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat…
Paternal exercise enhances offspring endurance through sperm microRNAs
In a recent study published in Cell Metabolism, a collaborative research team led by Chen-Yu Zhang, Xi Chen,…
Med schools to prep doctors as India’s lifestyle disease crisis explodes
New Delhi: India is set to introduce mandatory courses on preventative healthcare, including obesity, cancer, women’s and child…
Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs should be first option obesity treatments, European doctors say
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk’s and Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drugs should be the first medicines doctors…
Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs should be first option obesity treatments, European doctors say
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk’s and Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drugs should be the first medicines doctors…