Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists. Initially approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, they have since also transformed the therapeutic landscape of obesity and weight management. These medications are clearly effective. They stimulate the release of insulin and … Read more
New clinical research links ultra-processed food consumption with disordered eating patterns and poorer diet quality in adults with obesity, highlighting potential targets for improved nutritional intervention. Study: Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with disordered eating symptoms and low-quality diet in adults with obesity. Image Credit: Inna Tarnavska / Shutterstock In a recent cross-sectional … Read more
A controlled clinical trial shows that what you eat at breakfast, not just how much, may shape appetite, weight loss, and gut microbiota with implications for long term dietary strategies Study: Big breakfast diet composition impacts on appetite control and gut health: a randomized weight loss trial in adults with overweight or obesity. Image Credit: … Read more
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 08:00 AM IST Not just us; even celebrities swear by Indian home remedies and hacks. As such, when asked about her love for ghee, Aditi Rao Hydari told comedian Kapil Sharma on his Netflix show, “I have a bowl of it. India’s home remedies are the best.” Judge Archana Puran … Read more
Brazilian researchers are warning about the impact of repeated cycles of intentional weight loss followed by unintentional weight gain on women’s cardiometabolic health. This “yo-yo effect” also reduces brown fat activity, which is necessary for burning energy. The researchers from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) studied 121 women aged 20–41 and divided them into … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects a large number of women worldwide. It is often characterised by symptoms such as weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, excessive facial hair, and mood swings. PCOS is usually marked by obesity, menstrual irregularity, facial hair and mood swings.(Pixabay) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, … Read more
Among patients with overweight/obesity, a diet adapted to an individual’s chronotype was more effective in promoting weight loss and improving cardiometabolic health and gut microbiota (GM) than a conventional low-calorie diet. “Emerging evidence suggests that aligning dietary patterns with an individual’s circadian rhythm, or chronotype, may optimize metabolic processes and gut microbiota (GM) composition and … Read more
Streamlining GLP-1 prior Authorizations: A New Era of Efficiency The prior authorization (PA) process for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications has long been a source of frustration for both health care providers and patients. The administrative burden, potential for errors, and resulting delays in treatment initiation can significantly impact patient outcomes. Tho, advancements in electronic prior … Read more
TOPLINE: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) administered at off-label reduced dosing maintained weight-loss benefits, with patients retaining the effects even with 2-4 weeks between doses. METHODOLOGY: GLP-1 RAs are transforming obesity treatment, but high costs and shortages limit patient access. Clinicians have suggested a less frequent dosing to maintain weight loss, but evidence … Read more
When Shannon Ashley, now 43 years old, was in her tweens and teens, her legs were noticeably large. Shannon Ashley “Once I hit 12, my calves were unusually large, like tree trunks,” Ashley said. She tried to hide her outsized lower extremities, a contrast to her slender upper body, beneath wide-leg pants, and the size … Read more