How Ozempic and Wegovy are quietly cutting America’s food billsHow Ozempic and Wegovy are quietly cutting America’s food bills
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how Americans spend money on food. A large Cornell study found households cut grocery spending by over 5% within six months, with even bigger drops at fast-food restaurants. Snack foods and sweets saw the steepest declines, while only a few categories like yogurt and fruit rose slightly. Read More
Genetic Testing for All Breast Cancer PatientsGenetic Testing for All Breast Cancer Patients
This randomized clinical trial compares standard genetic counseling and qualitative counseling using a visual decision support tool among patients with unilateral breast cancer to assess their understanding of risk for contralateral breast cancer.
Risk Counseling Tools for Contralateral Breast Cancer Risk After Genetic TestingRisk Counseling Tools for Contralateral Breast Cancer Risk After Genetic Testing
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Regular Physical Activity Thwarts Fatigue, Boosts QoL in Colorectal CancerRegular Physical Activity Thwarts Fatigue, Boosts QoL in Colorectal Cancer
(MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) had significantly less fatigue and better quality of life (QoL) when they remained physically active during treatment and recovery, a large prospective study showed.
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I’m a Dietitian Taking A GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple MealsI’m a Dietitian Taking A GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple Meals
These medications changed not only my appetite, but the entire way I think about food, hunger, and self-care. These medications changed not only my appetite, but the entire way I think about food, hunger, and self-care.
Surgery Beats GLP-1 Drugs for Fat Loss, Muscle Retention, Study SuggestsSurgery Beats GLP-1 Drugs for Fat Loss, Muscle Retention, Study Suggests
(MedPage Today) — Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 receptor agonists both reduced fat mass over 2 years of treatment, but surgery was associated with a more favorable body composition, a cohort study indicated. By month 24, the covariate-adjusted… (MedPage Today) — Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 receptor agonists both reduced fat mass over 2 years of Read More
Mapping metastasis—how nutrient availability shapes breast cancer’s spreadMapping metastasis—how nutrient availability shapes breast cancer’s spread
Breast cancer can spread—or metastasize—to many different parts of the body, but it’s not well understood why tumors grow better in some organs than others.
Health Myths Debunked; Astronaut’s Medical Crisis; GLP-1 for Psoriatic ArthritisHealth Myths Debunked; Astronaut’s Medical Crisis; GLP-1 for Psoriatic Arthritis
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doctors debunked five women’s health myths on mammograms, menopause, exercise, and more. (NPR) The FDA rejected tasimelteon (Hetlioz) as a treatment for jet lag… (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doctors debunked five women’s health myths Read More
Body Composition Changes After Bariatric Surgery or GLP-1RA TreatmentBody Composition Changes After Bariatric Surgery or GLP-1RA Treatment
This cohort study examines the associations of bariatric surgery or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) treatment with body composition over 24 months. This cohort study examines the associations of bariatric surgery or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) treatment with body composition over 24 months.
More than a quarter of adults worldwide could benefit from GLP-1 medications for weight loss, study findsMore than a quarter of adults worldwide could benefit from GLP-1 medications for weight loss, study finds
The worldwide prevalence of obesity has more than doubled in the last three decades, bringing with it an increase in weight-related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. This public health crisis strains global health care systems and economies, but a new study co-led by investigators from Mass General Brigham could inform strategic programs to Read More