What Else Can GLP-1 Drugs Do for Your Patients?
How GLP-1 analogs are reshaping diabetes care and obesity treatment and unlocking potential in cardiovascular, inflammatory, and neurological diseases. Medscape Medical News
2 top quality ASX 200 shares to buy after the market selloff
The ASX 200 index is crashing on Monday following an equally brutal selloff on Wall Street on Friday. While it certainly is a tough time for ASX investors, it could also be one of the best buying opportunities we have had in years and an ideal moment to snap up high-quality companies at better prices. […]
Is BMI a misleading tool for measuring obesity?
Almost 60% of adults could be overweight or obese by 2050. (Envato Elements pic) PARIS: Body mass index, or BMI, is commonly used to evaluate a person’s weight status and determine whether they’re of normal weight, overweight or obese. However, a new study to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga calls […]
Medicare, Medicaid decline to cover popular weight loss drugs for obesity
The Trump administration announced that it will not expand coverage for weight loss medication, GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest […]
3 Harvard scientists awarded Breakthrough Prizes
Alberto Ascherio, Joel Habener, and David Liu. Photos courtesy of Alberto Ascherio and Joel Habener, photo by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health 3 Harvard scientists awarded Breakthrough Prizes ‘Oscars of Science’ recognize major advances in gene editing and against MS and obesity April 6, 2025 4 min read Three Harvard researchers were recognized with 2025 […]
500 Million Years of Evolution Separate Us From Starfish. However, the Hormones That Regulate Our Appetite Haven’t Changed Much
Hormones are molecules that act as messengers in the body, regulating various physiological processes, including appetite and digestion. Several hormones play a role in signaling hunger and satiety. Evolutionary history. A new study has analyzed the evolutionary history of bombesin, a hormone that signals satiety to the brain. Researchers found this hormone in some vertebrate […]
The Skyrocketing Cost of Weight-Loss Drugs Has State Medicaid Programs Looking for a Solution
Some of the more than a dozen states that cover the high cost of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound through Medicaid or state employee insurance programs are scrambling to lessen the budgetary squeeze from fast-rising costs
Intestinal fructose metabolism/GLP-1/β-cell axis counteracts hyperglycemia after short-term fructose ingestion
Objective The endocrine mechanisms linking fructose ingestion to glycemia remain unclear. This study revisited the mechanisms of fructose-induced incretin and insulin secretion to contextualize their roles in glycemic regulation following short-term fructose administration. Methods Mice were administered 20% fructose water ad libitum for 24 h. Plasma insulin and GLP-1 levels were compared with those of […]
Rupert Murdoch, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg among industry leaders at 11th Breakthrough Prize gala
Hollywood, business and tech heavyweights turned out for the 11th Breakthrough Prize gala on Saturday in Los Angeles, bringing A-list entertainment stars and industry leaders together with luminaries from the world of science and math. Often dubbed the “Oscars of Science,” the Breakthrough Prize celebrates research achievements and the world’s top scientists. Six Breakthrough Prizes […]
Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 – Full Celebrity Guest List Revealed!
The 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony is here! The 11th annual event, also known as the “Oscars of Science,” took place on Saturday night (April 5) in Santa Monica, Calif. The Breakthrough Prize celebration honors scientists from a variety of fields leading the way in remarkable research and discoveries. Honorees included scientists involved in researching multiple […]