The STEP 5 clinical trial extends favorable weight loss from 1 year out to 2 years for the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist semaglutide (Wegovy, Novo Nordisk), given as a once-weekly 2.4-mg subcutaneous injection, and some food cravings were improved in a subgroup analysis. In another study, STEP 8, weight-loss was greater at 68 weeks with […]
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Weight loss alert: Seven food combinations to burn fat, beat bloating and boost metabolism
A dietitian lists some food combinations that may work magic to lose weight; find out Weight loss is not an easy process, but one that can be achieved by being consistent. Dietitian Vidhi Chawla says that in order to lose weight successfully, one has to exercise and eat proper food every day. “There are certain […]
Common weight-loss drug successfully targets fat that can endanger heart health
Researchers at UT Southwestern announced successful results of a clinical trial for a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide. In adults who are overweight or have obesity combined with high cardiovascular risk, once-daily liraglutide combined with lifestyle interventions significantly lowered two types of fat that have been associated with risk to heart health: visceral fat […]
Brits have no idea how many calories are in alcoholic drinks, claim experts
Ever been on a diet, faithfully tracked your meals and never lost a pound? Well, if you have a few drinks on your cheat day then the alcohol could be killing any chance you had of being in a calorie deficit. Even if you’re not dieting you might have found that the Euros or even […]
Fatty liver disease: Seven symptoms that may take ‘years to show up’ – what to look for
NHS Choices: Liver Disease When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Fatty liver disease, which is characterised by […]
Gwyneth Paltrow Gained 14 Lbs. During COVID Pandemic: 'Crackers and Cheese Were Getting Me Through’
Gwyneth Paltrow leaned on her favorite comfort foods last year. Speaking virtually at the In Goop Health – The At-Home Summit on Saturday, Paltrow — who previously revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 "early on" — shared that she gained 14 lbs. last year during the nine months she spent at home throughout the […]
Psychiatrists’ Happiness, Well-Being Hit Hard by COVID-19
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Events of the past year have taken a huge toll on the happiness, wellness, and lifestyles of many, but especially those in the healthcare field, including psychiatrists. The newly released Medscape Psychiatrist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2021 reveals how psychiatrists […]
Treatment of Graves’ disease
Graves’ disease is a toxic form of hyperthyroidism that may require immediate treatment. Treatment includes antithyroid drugs or medications, radiation therapy with radioactive iodine and surgery. Hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease is, in general, easily controlled and safely treated and treatment is almost always successful. However, with most therapies for hyperthyroidism there is an eventual […]
Ethan Suplee Says Falling in Love with His Wife Helped Him Lose 250 Lbs.
Ethan Suplee is crediting his wife Brandy Lewis as the inspiration behind his weight loss journey. In an exclusive interview with People (the TV Show!), airing Thursday, the My Name Is Earl star, 44, explains that Lewis helped to build the "bedrock" foundation he needed to lose a significant amount of weight. The actor, who […]
To lose weight with exercise, aim for 300 minutes a week
Our bodies are not always cooperative. Primed by evolution to maintain energy stores in case of famine, our bodies tend to undermine our attempts to drop pounds. Written by Gretchen Reynolds Can exercise help us shed pounds? An interesting new study involving overweight men and women found that working out can help us lose weight, […]