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Obesity significantly reduced the effectiveness of febuxostat-based urate-lowering therapy among men with gout, with those with obesity showing lower target achievement rates and more flares than their normal-weight counterparts. INTRO Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden,…
An international commission of 56 obesity medicine experts has published a new definition and diagnostic criteria for obesity based upon nearly 3 years of study and discussion to reach consensus. Among their recommendations were new terminology – clinical and preclinical obesity –…
Maybe not Māori Ozempic, but kawakawa gets clinical trial for obesity-fighting effects Farha Ramzan grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas, given traditional medicines for everything from worms to chilblains. Now she’s unlocking the secrets of a rongoā found…
Life expectancy has stopped rising at the same pace, with obesity, chronic disease, and COVID-19 among the main culprits. Life spans in wealthy nations have consistently risen for more than 100 years, thanks to better living conditions, healthcare innovations, and…
The chemical compound sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts can be linked to improved blood sugar levels in prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. THE STUDY A…
In an interview with Deepkamal Kaur, Dr G S Jammu, a bariatric surgeon in Jalandhar, emphasized the importance of addressing obesity promptly. He explained that obesity is insidious, gradually affecting every organ in the body and posing serious health risks…
INTRO TO OBESITY Obesity is a significant global health issue, characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat that negatively impacts one’s health. With worldwide rates having nearly tripled since 1975, this strongly prevalent condition affects over 650 million adults…
Creating a calorie deficit, where you consume fewer calories than you burn, is a key factor in losing weight, and cutting back on excess oil can be a practical part of this equation A social media video uploaded on Twitter…
New research challenges the idea that obesity harms cognition—suggesting that, in some cases, higher BMI may be linked to stronger memory performance in midlife In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers examined the…
Scientists uncover surprising effects of GLP-1 drugs on brain health—but are there hidden risks? A collaborative research team from the United Kingdom and Canada examined the potential expanded therapeutic applications of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), medications initially developed to…
