A controlled feeding study out of South Dakota State University shows that older adults who ate fewer ultra-processed foods naturally consumed fewer calories, lost weight and abdominal fat, and showed improvements in insulin, nutrient-sensing hormones, […]
In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain more weight and have higher risks […]
A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial led […]
The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, 2025, will reduce the monthly prices of these medications by hundreds […]
Higher BMI is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a study by Epaminondas Markos Valsamis from the University of Oxford, UK, and colleagues published in […]
People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure and weight loss.This article […]
Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) know that obesity is a chronic disease rather than a personal failure and more than 8 in 10 believe that insurance should cover its treatment, whether it be medications or […]
In a new study, 18- to 21-year-olds exposed to a diet high in ultra-processed foods were more likely to overeat—even when full. Young Americans are gaining weight.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Protein hydrolysates are produced by breaking down proteins into short protein fragments (peptides) and amino acids. They are playing an increasingly important role in the production of plant-based foods.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Nigella sativa (black cumin), the spice that boosts the flavor of curries like korma and paneer, also has another use: its seeds have long been used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for their […]
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