by Public Library of Science Weight loss and diabetes remission. Credit: Diana Polekhina, Unsplash (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A new study finds that very few patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight loss alone. A team led by Andrea Luk of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, report these findings...
In a new study, researchers report that health professionals who lost weight without starting a diet or exercise plan within the previous two years had a significantly higher risk of developing cancer within the following year.Upper gastrointestinal tract, hematologic, colorectal, and lung cancers were more common in people with rapid unexpected weight loss.Experts say people...
CAROLINE KEE Bone broth is not new, but it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many swear by drinking the thick, savory liquid because of the health benefits. But is bone broth really that good for you? Usually marketed to be sipped on its own, bone broth has evolved into a trendy addition to...
Perri O. Blumberg Are Nuts Good or Bad for Weight Loss?StefaNikolic – Getty ImagesIF YOU’RE ANYTHING like us, you reach for your go-to bag of almonds in your desk when that late afternoon hunger hits. You likely already know that nuts are a nutrient-dense, tasty snack, but can they help you lose weight? “Nuts are...
by Vanderbilt University Medical Center Graphical abstract. Credit: Diabetes (2023). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0356A recent study published in the journal Diabetes demonstrates that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member of a class of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, can lead to a rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity. Insulin sensitivity is how responsive...
Caroline Kee A fitness trend called “30-30-30” has been all over TikTok, with many claiming it’s an effective way to meet weight loss goals. What is the 30-30-30 rule and how does it work?What is the 30-30-30 rule? The 30-30-30 rule is a weight loss method that involves eating 30 grams of protein within 30...
by Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain America’s Poison Centers reported nearly 3,000 calls this year involving the weight loss drug semaglutide—a 15-fold increase since 2019, according to CNN. Some of the people calling described symptoms related to accidental overdose. Those who needed to be hospitalized usually recovered once they received fluids...
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – Overweight or obese adults lost more weight and shed pounds faster using Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro than those taking Novo Nordisk’s popular rival weight loss drug, according to an analysis of health records and other data. Within one year of starting treatment, 42.3% of those taking tirzepatide – the active ingredient...
GLP-1-targeting drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have helped patients with obesity lose about a fifth of their body weight. But roughly 40% of that weight could be lean mass, which is a concern for some experts — and a potential opportunity for other drugmakers. As STAT’s Allison DeAngelis and Elaine Chen report, the idea of...
Written by Tracy Norfleet, MD, MBA, FACP, ABOM | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: – Berberine is a dietary supplement. Berberine-containing plants have been traditionally used in different parts of the world to treat inflammation, eye infections, and other conditions. – Berberine is not approved to treat medical conditions. But berberine may...
