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Groundbreaking studies indicate Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity

The impact of semaglutide and tirzepatide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medications on alcohol consumption.

1 Dec 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump puts Obamacare repeal back on agenda

Former president and current 2024 Republican front-runner Donald Trump is aiming to put a repeal of the Affordable Care Act back on the political agenda, much to the delight of Democrats, who point to the health law's growing popularity.

30 Nov 2023

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

30 Nov 2023

How do plant-based diets impact body weight?

The association between plant-based diet index (PDI), unhealthful PDI (uPDI), and healthful PDI (hPDI) and weight loss.

30 Nov 2023

Brisk walking associated with significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Walking at a speed of 4 or more km an hour is linked to a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

28 Nov 2023

SECRE technique paves way for new therapeutics for autoimmune diseases

Scientists have developed a potentially transformative new technique that could aid in the discovery and development of new therapeutics for a number of globally prevalent autoimmune diseases.

27 Nov 2023

Scientists discover master regulator gene for fat storage

We all know that weight gain and weight loss are not as simple as "calories in, calories out," given that countless factors affect body weight.

27 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

New study from the University of Oulu, Finland, sheds light on the complex interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution.

23 Nov 2023

New study reveals increased cancer risk linked to higher BMI in adults with cardiovascular diseases

The joint and individual correlations of CVD/T2D and BMI with cancer risk.

23 Nov 2023

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

22 Nov 2023

From hospital to hospitality: Spin doctors brand getting sick as an adventure. It’s not.

The last time I stepped on a plane for vacation, for fun, was more than three years ago. I haven't been able to visit California, whose coast I adore. Nor Rome, where my husband and I lived for some time.

22 Nov 2023

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

The study investigates the role of epigenetic changes in GLP1R gene polymorphisms on metabolically healthy obesity (MHO), revealing that apart from genetic variations, DNA methylation significantly influences the occurrence of MHO.

20 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

The study investigates the widespread use of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) among non-diabetic Brazilian adults, revealing that higher education, income, and BMI increase the likelihood of regular NNS consumption, challenging the perception of NNS as a healthy alternative.

19 Nov 2023

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Researchers examined the original framework of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) implemented in the UK.

19 Nov 2023

AGA guideline recommends biomarkers for Crohn's disease management

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new evidence-based guideline recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to help manage Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

17 Nov 2023

Pioneering collaboration aims to fight against pancreatic cancer

In a significant global initiative coinciding with World Pancreatic Cancer Day on Thursday, November 16, the soon-to-launch Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre in Portugal, in partnership with the Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth in Australia and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre - Pancreatic Cancer Programme in the United Kingdom, announces a pioneering collaboration.

17 Nov 2023

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

A recent research article in "Diabetes Therapy" examines the effectiveness of ketogenic diets in managing Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Despite potential benefits like weight loss and improved glycemic control, the study highlights unresolved issues and the need for more extensive research before incorporating ketogenic diets into clinical guidelines for diabetes management.

16 Nov 2023

UVA researchers receive NIH grant to optimize online weight-management programs for rural residents

University of Virginia School of Medicine public health researchers, together with colleagues at the University of South Carolina, have received a $3.37 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to determine if online behavioral weight-management programs for rural residents can be improved by adding a human touch.

15 Nov 2023

Biden administration’s limit on drug industry middlemen backfires, pharmacists say

The Biden administration's first major step toward imposing limits on the pharmacy benefit managers who act as the drug industry's price negotiators is backfiring, pharmacists say.

15 Nov 2023

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Groundbreaking studies indicate Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump puts Obamacare repeal back on agenda

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

How do plant-based diets impact body weight?

Brisk walking associated with significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes

SECRE technique paves way for new therapeutics for autoimmune diseases

Scientists discover master regulator gene for fat storage

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

New study reveals increased cancer risk linked to higher BMI in adults with cardiovascular diseases

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

From hospital to hospitality: Spin doctors brand getting sick as an adventure. It’s not.

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

AGA guideline recommends biomarkers for Crohn's disease management

Pioneering collaboration aims to fight against pancreatic cancer

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

UVA researchers receive NIH grant to optimize online weight-management programs for rural residents

Biden administration’s limit on drug industry middlemen backfires, pharmacists say

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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