Three new studies reveal surprising insights into GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, opioid therapy in pregnancy, and the underlying science behind wellness. CLEVELAND – Check out Tuesday’s Daily Feed from 3 News Senior Health Correspondent Monica Robbins… Stopping your weight loss medication? You may not get as much back as you think If you’ve stopped taking … Read more
Analysts note that this Phase II readout puts aliglipron in line to challenge other oral GLP-1RAs on the market if it has shown Phase III success. Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com. Structure Therapy’s oral weight-loss drug, alaniglipron, has led to strong weight loss in a Phase II obesity trial — results that analysts suggest put … Read more
One study found that 55% of obese people regained the weight they lost after stopping GLP-1 medication, and so did 45% of diabetics. It also found that 45% of obese participants and 56% of diabetics lost weight or kept it off while off the medication. However, many of those who had successful outcomes still received … Read more
Wu’s administration is considering cutting GLP-1 coverage for weight loss for Boston city workers because of “skyrocketing” health insurance costs that are straining city finances. Chief Finance Officer Ashley Groffenberger said in a letter to the Boston City Council on Monday that the city has confirmed that there will be a significant increase in employee … Read more
Exact figures on use vary but estimates suggest that up to two million people in the UK use weight loss drugs. Credit: Edugrafo/Shutterstock.com. Most patients in London who take weight loss drugs do so privately, with the slow rollout meaning that only a fraction of eligible patients have access to the drug on the NHS. … Read more
After years of success at Wigway, an Oakland patient is facing a setback as California cuts Medi-Cal coverage for long-term obesity drugs, putting his health at risk. Michael Silk/Universal Pictures Group via Getty Images I’ve lived with chronic obesity since I was 18 months old. For decades, it has shaped every part of my health … Read more
Stuff on the game-changing GLP-1 and semaglutide weight loss drugs, and 6 steps to a healthy approach to weight loss and management. In a world where we are bombarded with social media influencers and celebrities offering their experiences, thoughts, and unsolicited advice to a large audience, there is no substitute for sound medical advice and … Read more
Share on PinterestHormone therapy can promote weight loss, protect bone health as women progress through menopause. Photo credit: Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help improve symptoms associated with menopause, but it is also sometimes associated with certain health risks. However, recent research suggests that the available evidence does not support the … Read more
She was strong and muscular on the tennis court. When Serena Williams hits a ball with a speed of about 200 kilometers per hour, her muscles are singing hours of high-intensity exercise, cardio and lunges, squats and burpees, and hard training sessions on the court. And then earlier this year, the tennis great threw a … Read more
Serena Williams has again modeled a swimsuit following the backlash over her use of the weight-loss drug, Ro. The tennis star was photographed via Instagram wearing an olive green one-piece swimsuit while posing outdoors. She wrapped up the summer look with a fuzzy pink dress and a pair of Ugg slippers while posing casually in … Read more