Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have found an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps snakes eat more food and go months without eating but remain metabolically healthy. The research, in collaboration with scientists at Stanford and Baylor universities, could inform new weight-loss treatments that promote satiety without the brain and muscle loss … Read more
brand newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With millions of people using injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, many may wonder what happens if they stop. Previous clinical trials have suggested an encouraging “recovery” effect, where patients regain a significant portion of their lost weight immediately after treatment ends. However, a … Read more
Weight-loss medications have been associated with an increased risk of preterm birth among women who took them before pregnancy or during early pregnancy to treat preexisting diabetes. However, a large study of more than 750,000 pregnancies found that weight loss medication use was not associated with preterm birth or other birth complications. study authors, in … Read more
While many people turn to cannabis to help with mental health conditions, scientific evidence is scarce. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Hide title Change the title Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Along with chronic pain, mental health conditions are some of the top reasons people use marijuana for medical purposes. But an extensive review of cannabis studies over the … Read more
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
a sign Lancet Psychiatry A paper published today – the largest review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids in a range of mental health conditions – found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is effective in treating depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research comes amid more than a million prescription approvals and … Read more
For families who have loved ones struggling with mental illness or addiction linked to heavy cannabis use, the warning signs can be painfully clear. But new data suggests that many Massachusetts residents still don’t recognize the potential mental health risks associated with regular marijuana use. A survey released Friday by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission … Read more
To promote food, nutrition and health, the International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) has launched a new training course in collaboration with two major Japanese food companies, Ajinomoto and Meiji. The goal of the program is to cultivate professionals who can conduct evidence-based food research, disseminate research findings internationally, and contribute to debates about … Read more
Think about the disease that worries you the most – the one that runs in your family. Or maybe someone you love lives with her. Whether it’s cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, or depression, the US government is funding research to cure it. This research is a big reason we have drugs that have made deadly blood … Read more
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight management programs that offer helpful personalized feedback. Rebecca Krukowski, Ph.D., and her colleagues aim to support people in weight management programs that track or “self-monitor” their diet, exercise and weight. … Read more