You've likely heard about GLP-1 medications and their benefits for weight control, diabetes, and heart health. But there's more to these drugs than meets the eye. A recent study dived into their surprising additional perks, like potentially lowering the risk of substance abuse, mental health issues, and even certain cancers. While the benefits are certainly promising...
Scientists have been looking into how a protein called chemerin might impact the benefits of exercise for obese mice. Specifically, they wanted to understand if reducing chemerin could improve how well the body responds to exercise by boosting GLP-1 levels. GLP-1, a hormone that helps control blood sugar, is important for keeping pancreatic cells (β-cells) healthy. I...
Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, even with many treatments available. This review looked into how GLP-1 RAs, a type of medication, might be connected to changes in alcohol consumption. These drugs are often used to manage health issues like diabetes, but their impact on drinking habits isn't well understood. Experts combed through existing research to see if u...
Are you a woman going through menopause? Perhaps you've noticed that it’s a bit harder to keep the extra pounds off. And you're right—menopause can make losing weight tough. But what if there was a little something to help make the journey easier? Enter semaglutide, a medication that's showing promise. Researchers decided to see if low doses of semaglutide could rea...
Imagine you're trying to choose the best medicine for diabetes. With so many options, it can be tough to know which one works best and has the fewest side effects. Researchers recently looked at three popular types of diabetes drugs: GLP-1RAs, DPP4is, and SGLT2is. They wanted to see who comes out on top in a head-to-head comparison. First, let's talk about GLP-1RAs....
You've probably heard about new weight loss drugs that use hormones from your gut to help you feel full. Medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are making waves, but they come with a catch. These drugs might be helping you shed pounds, but they could also be weakening your bones and muscles. Let's dive in and see why. When you lose weight u...
NYC's health plan for city employees recently scrapped coverage for weight loss drugs called GLP-1s. Almost 400, 000 employees are affected, many of whom find these drugs quite effective. But the city says it'll save money by doing this. Interestingly, other chronic diseases like diabetes usually get full coverage, making this drug treatment something of an outlier. ...
These days, there's a buzz about certain weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. A recent study by health data company Truveta found that people taking these drugs often end up seeing their doctor more. This isn't just about slimming down; it's also leading to diagnoses of other related health issues like sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 ...
Ever heard of the Gac fruit? This vibrant melon, native to Southeast Asia, has been hiding a remarkable secret that could change how we think about managing type 2 diabetes. A study has uncovered that the edible part of the Gac fruit, known as the aril, can help improve blood sugar control in mice with type 2 diabetes. The key to this benefit? A compound called beta-...
Obesity is on the rise, and finding new ways to tackle it is crucial for our health. Survodutide, a unique drug that interacts with both glucagon and GLP-1 receptors, has caught the attention of researchers. This dual agonist could play a significant role in weight loss. Scientists are particularly interested in its injectable form. But how effective is it really? A ...