GLP-1 drugs increase risk of acid reflux, GERD, study finds
People who use GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to suffer from severe acid reflux, or GERD, a new Canadian study reported Tuesday.
Why Diet and Exercise Still Matter During Treatment with GLP-1 Medications – Mass General Brigham
Why Diet and Exercise Still Matter During Treatment with GLP-1 Medications Mass General Brigham 5 things doctors want you to know before you start taking a GLP-1 drug The Washington Post You don’t need to take drugs like Ozempic consistently to lose weight New Scientist Ozempic, Wegovy: 4 factors may influence weight loss results Medical News Today US hospital […]
Obesity in Canada jumped almost 8% after onset of pandemic: CMAJ study
Obesity climbed 7.74 per cent in Canada thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new report released Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, obesity increased at an accelerated rate after the onset of the pandemic. Investment in research and interventions is needed, say the authors, to prevent and treat obesity in Canada. It […]
New Neurodegeneration Biomarkers; Tau PET vs MRI; How Dopamine Operates
(MedPage Today) — Papers from the Global Neurodegeneration Proteomics Consortium uncovered unique biomarkers correlating with neurodegenerative diseases and aging. (Nature) GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with reductions in medication…