The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs

by Emily Gaines Buchler,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the

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The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs

by Emily Gaines Buchler,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the

Updated on:May 21,2024 6

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

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Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

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Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly asso

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Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly asso

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'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Heart Association calls them "game changers."Oprah Winfrey says they're "a gift."Science magazin

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'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Heart Association calls them "game changers."Oprah Winfrey says they're "a gift."Science magazin

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Shoe technology helps reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonAbout one-third of people with diabetes develop foot ulcers during their lifetime. In the U.S., more than 160,000 lower extremity amputations

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Shoe technology helps reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonAbout one-third of people with diabetes develop foot ulcers during their lifetime. In the U.S., more than 160,000 lower extremity amputations

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Three ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth

by UC DavisSenior author Stephanie Crossen uses telehealth. Credit: UC RegentsGrocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist. But home

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Three ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth

by UC DavisSenior author Stephanie Crossen uses telehealth. Credit: UC RegentsGrocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist. But home

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

New findings on pancreatic anatomy may affect diabetes research and treatment

by Claes Björnberg, Umea UniversityGeneration of volumetric and 3D-spatial data sets of the complete β-cell distribution across the human pancreas. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s

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New findings on pancreatic anatomy may affect diabetes research and treatment

by Claes Björnberg, Umea UniversityGeneration of volumetric and 3D-spatial data sets of the complete β-cell distribution across the human pancreas. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s

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Type 2 diabetes is not one-size-fits-all: Subtypes affect complications and treatment options

by Lili Grieco-St-Pierre and Jennifer Bruin, The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainYou may have heard of Ozempic, the "miracle drug" for weight loss, but did you know that it was actually

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Type 2 diabetes is not one-size-fits-all: Subtypes affect complications and treatment options

by Lili Grieco-St-Pierre and Jennifer Bruin, The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainYou may have heard of Ozempic, the "miracle drug" for weight loss, but did you know that it was actually

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Clinical recommendations for newer diabetes treatments

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) offers clinical recommendations for the use of newer pharmacological tre

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Clinical recommendations for newer diabetes treatments

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) offers clinical recommendations for the use of newer pharmacological tre

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Preventing weight gain can help avoid total knee replacement

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreventing weight gain from early adulthood could reduce knee replacements in Australian adults by almost 30% and save the health system $373

Updated on: May 13,2024 4

Preventing weight gain can help avoid total knee replacement

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreventing weight gain from early adulthood could reduce knee replacements in Australian adults by almost 30% and save the health system $373

Updated on:May 13,2024 4

New insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes

by Sølvi Normannsen,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTests show that MicroGlucagon (orange curve) works faster and is more effective than the fastest-acting insulins on the market (

Updated on: May 09,2024 3

New insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes

by Sølvi Normannsen,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTests show that MicroGlucagon (orange curve) works faster and is more effective than the fastest-acting insulins on the market (

Updated on:May 09,2024 3