Incidence of adult obesity has doubled in the past 25 years, with almost 1 billion people worldwide—about 1 in every 8—classified as obese in 2022. And with nearly 50% of the global adult population meeting the clinical definition of overweight, those numbers don’t show any signs of decreasing. This epidemicRead
In recent years, the pharmaceutical landscape has seen the emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, offering promising outcomes in weight reduction for those struggling with obesity. Landmark trials demonstrated significant weight loss in obese individuals. In the STEP 1 and STEP 3 trials,Read
With the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s timely to review the differences in women’s health research and how that specifically affects investigations into treatments for overweight and obesity. Obesity and overweight—gender similarities and differences By 2022, 8 billion people over 18 (43%) were overweight globally, ofRead
According to the World Health Organization, some 55 million people globally suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. With 10 million new cases diagnosed annually, dementia has become the seventh leading cause of death worldwide, and those numbers are only likely to grow as life expectancy continues to increase. Thus far,Read
With the massive interest in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for the management of both Type 2 diabetes and obesity/overweight, it is timely to review the mode of action of these medications and that of an alternative GLP-1-stimulating nutraceutical. Production of GLP-1 After a meal, endogenous GLP-1Read
A trio of studies performed in the past 5 years shows that a proprietary hops extract called Amarasate can help curb hunger and food cravings.
Blending pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and integrative approaches for safe, sustainable weight loss that works. Of all the challenges encountered by practitioners, helping patients achieve and maintain weight loss continues to be one of the most frustrating, futile issues. Now, a new generation of prescription drugs offer hope, but not without significantRead
Kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made by salting and fermenting vegetables with various flavorings and seasonings, is well known as a health food. Cabbage and radish are usually the main vegetables used in the dish, which contains few calories and is rich in dietary fiber, microbiome-enhancing lactic acid bacteria, vitamins,Read
A new study in Nature Medicine shows that a time-restricted, intermittent fasting diet lowered the risk of diabetes more than a reduced-calorie diet.
Despite the prevalence and popularity of low-carb diets, the role of carbohydrates in weight gain and obesity remains controversial. Few studies have tracked the association between changes in carbohydrate intake over time and changes in body weight. To address this, a team led by Harvard researchers set out to examineRead
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