U.S. News & World Report revealed its list of the 2024 Best Diets on Jan. 3. The list was compiled in partnership with The Harris Poll, an American market research and analytics company, as well as a panel of 43 health experts. The experts included medical doctors, registered dietitian nutritionists, …
Read More »No more injections? New pill could replace Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss
An oral weight loss pill has performed well in clinical trials, positioning it as a potential alternative to injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The Eli Lilly drug, called orforglipron, demonstrated “meaningful weight loss” and cardiometabolic improvements, according to a press release. The phase 3 ATTAIN-1 trial, which was …
Read More »Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk
As demand for GLP-1 medications continues to skyrocket for weight loss and diabetes, more Americans are skipping pharmacies and turning to unregulated sellers as a way to avoid high prices, insurance barriers and recurring shortages. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that so-called “gray market” GLP-1s (such as …
Read More »Weight-loss surgery pros and cons in the spotlight after singer's 'scary' experience
Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the band Wilson Phillips, recently shared her “very scary” experience on social media after having her laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) …
Read More »Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns
Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and obesity could interfere with medical imaging, such as PET and CT (“CAT”) scans. CT scans are often used to get detailed internal images to detect …
Read More »Amy Schumer displays toned abs in unfiltered selfie after weight-loss transformation
Amy Schumer isn’t hiding behind filters. The 44-year-old comedian showed off her flat abs in a mirror selfie this week, rocking a sports bra and dark-colored pants while keeping things candid with her fans. Her social media caption read, “No filter, no filler, no clean mirror.” In the photo, Schumer …
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