Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all childbearing-age women. The condition occurs when a woman’s body produces too much of a group of hormones called androgens, chiefly testosterone. Menstrual irregularity, obesity and even infertility can result. The first line of treatment is typically hormonal birth control, said UIC professor of … Read more
Obesity Beyond GLP-1s: Oral Formulations Take Center Stage Citeline News & Insights Weight loss drug frenzy: What’s here and what’s likely coming next msn.com Use of weight loss ‘wonder drugs’ has doubled. The Salk Institute is studying just how far their benefits can go msn.com US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers BBC Source link
A study has found that eating the same meals every day with a consistent amount of calories helps people lose weight. During a 12-week trial, those who repeated meals lost more weight compared to those who ate a varied diet. The authors of the study say the findings suggest weight loss benefits for simplifying one’s … Read more
A new study by UCLA Health published in Cell presents a major advancement in the future of personalized medicine by pinpointing new connections between people’s genes, disease risk and medicine response by using a clinically well-characterized and diverse population-represented biobank. By analyzing genetic data and electronic health records from 93,936 participants in the UCLA ATLAS … Read more
For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. “As GLP-1 receptor agonist [GLP1ra] medications become increasingly integrated into the care … Read more
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it did reduce inflammation and shift gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in potentially beneficial ways. Key takeaways Rye did not outperform wheat for weight loss Rye reduced inflammation after 12 weeks Rye altered gut bacteria and short-chain … Read more
Whether they’re using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF. Just since January, more than 600,000 prescriptions have … Read more
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With millions of people using injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, many may wonder what happens if they stop. Previous clinical trials suggested a discouraging “rebound” effect, where patients regained a significant portion of their lost weight almost immediately after ending treatment. However, a new study from Cleveland Clinic, published in the journal … Read more
NEED TO KNOW Demmi Wilson was diagnosed with a rare condition causing fluid buildup in her skull and vision loss Doctors recommended gastric bypass surgery to reduce brain pressure and lower her risk of going blind After two surgeries and significant weight loss, Wilson is regaining her life and spending more time with her kids … Read more