Semaglutide, which acts in the brain to reduce food intake, has fast become one of the most effective pharmaceutical weapons in the global battle against obesity. GLP1-based obesity medicines are the subject of intense public debate as governments seek to harness their public health potential. But semaglutide’s positive impact on weight loss is sometimes offset […]
The UK towns and cities most interested in weight loss medications – Bolton ranks top New data has revealed the UK areas most interested in weight loss medications according to search data, with Bolton taking the top spot. In second was Croydon, while Doncaster followed in third for areas most interested in the use of […]
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Few newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics succeed in losing weight – weight gain linked to much higher risk of complications. A register-based study from Finland identified three distinct BMI trajectory groups among patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. In a four-year follow-up, most patients followed a stable trajectory without much weight change. Only 10% […]
Most medical experts would agree that regular exercise is any activity that involves movement and enables your body to burn calories. Regular physical activity has been linked with good health, boosting energy, and mood enhancement. It is also associated with lowering risks of chronic diseases. There’s a long list of different types of simple exercises […]
The prospect of losing money is the most effective way to ‘nudge’ people to eat healthily, lose weight, and exercise more, research shows. Researchers from the UK, Thailand, and Australia conducted a review of more than 30 studies into the use of financial incentives to promote healthy behaviour. They found that a ‘deposit contract’ – […]
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Diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer could be expedited: Pancreatic cancer could be identified in patients up to three years earlier than current diagnoses, new research suggests. Weight loss and increasing blood glucose levels are early indicators of pancreatic cancer and could lead to a more timely diagnosis, helping to improve survival rates. In the largest study […]
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Nutrition expert reveals the pros and cons of popular diets: Searching for diet advice online can be exhaustive and may lead to unreliable sources. However, by better understanding the most common types of diets, you can decide which one works best for your lifestyle and overall goals. Nutritionist Anthony O’Reilly from BarBend has revealed a guide […]
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Repeated weight loss attempts do not guarantee the best outcome: Individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight had higher body mass index than those without prior weight loss attempts, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. In addition to a higher BMI, individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight […]
Rates of Crohn’s and Colitis have been vastly underestimated for decades. New data released today shows over half a million people are living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in the UK, including 1 in 67 people in their 70s. In the largest study of its kind worldwide shows rates are far higher than previously […]
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Diabetes UK responds to discussion on huge and growing primary care needs of people with diabetes who have survived COVID-19 at EASD. Nikki Joule, Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “People with diabetes have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with a third of Covid-19 deaths in England occurring in those with diabetes during the […]