The drug, known as bermekimab, has been hailed as ‘radical’ by experts It blocks a molecule which causes inflammation and pain, its developer says Patients with lung, pancreatic and ovarian cancer will be among the first to try it By VANESSA CHALMERS HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE Cancer patients in the UK will test a drug that has been designed to reduce...
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Circadian rhythm plays a part in weight loss
By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD Weight watchers worldwide need to not only be careful about what to eat but also about the timing of the food intake finds a new study. The study is published in the latest issue of the journal Cell and is titled, “Insulin/IGF-1 drives PERIOD synthesis to entrain circadian rhythms with feeding...
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What causes us to binge eat? Scientists may have the answer.
By Lois Zoppi, BA Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have revealed that the reason we eat more than we need to may be caused by cellular communication originating in the emotion-processing center of the brain. The research was published in the journal Neuron yesterday. Indulging in cravings for calorific foods when we already feel full is not...
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Metformin may help patients maintain weight loss long-term
by American College of Physicians In the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) clinical trial and its long-term follow-up study, among the persons who lost at least 5 percent of their body weight during the first year, long-term maintenance of weight loss was more likely if they had been assigned to treatment with metformin than with placebo or lifestyle intervention. Being older and losing a greater amount of weight in the...
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Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment
WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – March 22, 2019 – An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe and effective for longer-term treatment, according to a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Health and the Patient Outcomes Research to Advance Learning (PORTAL) network. The study is published in today’s issue of the journal Obesity. The drug,...
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Females respond poorly to ketogenic weight loss diet in an animal model
by The Endocrine Society The ketogenic diet recently has been touted for weight loss and improving blood sugar control, but a new study finds that females fail to show these metabolic benefits on this high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet. Results of the animal study will be presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans,...
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Recent superbug cases linked to weight-loss surgeries in Tijuana prompt fresh warning
by Paul Sisson, The San Diego Union-Tribune With several patients in local hospitals struggling to recover, public health officials are warning San Diego doctors to be on the lookout for signs of a deadly infection linked to weight-loss surgeries performed in Tijuana. The county Health and Human Services Agency this week alerted the medical community that four patients have popped up in local...
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9 healthful snacks to eat for weight loss
What makes a good choice? Hummus and vegetables Celery sticks and nut butterFruit and nut butter Low-fat cheese Nuts Hard-boiled eggsGreek yogurt with berries Edamame Air-popped popcorn Adding them to your dietSummary Medical News Today Trying to lose weight does not mean that a person has to give up all snacks. Certain snack foods, such...
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San Diego neuroscientist says brain-buzzing device causes weight loss
A San Diego entrepreneur just took first place in a big startup competition put on by all the University of California schools, winning judges over with its brain-manipulating wearable device used for weight loss. Credit: CC0 Public Domain Neurovalens makes a headset (worn like headphones) that stimulates a region of the braintied to appetite. Wearing...
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San Diego neuroscientist says brain-buzzing device causes weight loss
A San Diego entrepreneur just took first place in a big startup competition put on by all the University of California schools, winning judges over with its brain-manipulating wearable device used for weight loss. Credit: CC0 Public Domain Neurovalens makes a headset (worn like headphones) that stimulates a region of the braintied to appetite. Wearing...