Weight-loss drugs among young adults spark concerns over body image

For many young adults in India, the fastest route to shedding kilograms isn’t the gym—it’s a pill. Once prescribed for type 2 diabetes, drugs such as Rybelsus, Ozempic and Mounjaro are now at the centre of India’s growing weight-loss market. When Anoop Kumar, a 27-year-old marketing professional in Delhi, started using Rybelsus, he thought it … Read more

Investigating e-health literacy and its relationship with self-care behaviors among Iranian Middle-aged type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study | BMC Public Health

Kaul N, Ali S. Genes, genetics, and environment in type 2 diabetes: implication in personalized medicine. DNA Cell Biol. 2016;35(1):1–12. Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Abdul Basith Khan M, Hashim MJ, King JK, Govender RD, Mustafa H, Al Kaabi J. Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes—global burden of disease and forecasted trends. Journal of epidemiology and … Read more

Challenges in health and technological literacy of older adults: a qualitative study in Isfahan | BMC Geriatrics

The advancements in medical and health care have led to an increase in human life expectancy, resulting in a growing older adult population. As a consequence, there is a corresponding rise in the demand for health care services among older adults [1]. The use of various technologies in daily life has significantly increased in recent … Read more