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GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Carry Elevated Risks of Muscle Loss and Malnutrition in Adults Over 65

GLP-1 drugs carry higher muscle loss, malnutrition, and bone density risks in adults over 65 that younger users don't face. Here's what older patients and prescribers need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

Loneliness Is a Bigger Health Risk Than Obesity, Here Is What the Research Shows on Social Isolation

The study that changed how doctors think about lonelinessIn 2015, psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad at Brigham Young University published a meta-analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science covering 148 studies and roughly 308,000 participants. The finding: people with strong social connections had a 50% greater likelihood of survival over a given period…

Times Life · Jul 21

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Non-communicable diseases – heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer – are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what people drink.

The Conversation · Jul 20

How can we better support families to make healthier food choices?

The food industry, government and wider society can build a healthier future for children and their families – but the issues are complex, as a recent panel of experts found

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Fatty Liver? These 3 Science-Backed Drinks May Help

Fatty liver disease often develops silently, showing few or no symptoms until the condition becomes more serious. Modern lifestyles, processed foods, lack of exercise, and excess alcohol have made it increasingly common worldwide. While there is no magic drink that can cure fatty liver, experts say that combining a healthy…

MyLifeXP · Jul 17

Energy Drinks Ban Sees England Block High-Caffeine Drinks for Under-16s From 2027

From April 2027, England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, aiming to protect children's health amid concerns over caffeine's impact on sleep, concentration, and obesity.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

A Record 40 Million Americans Are Now Taking GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs as Medicare Coverage Begins

A Gallup survey shows 11% of Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as Medicare begins covering them for $50 monthly. Here's what it means for you.

Medical Daily · Jul 15

The Health Tests You Should Get In Your 20s Even If You Feel Perfectly Healthy

Feeling healthy does not always mean everything is perfect inside your body. High cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even certain infections can go unnoticed for years without causing obvious symptoms. Your 20s are the ideal time to create a baseline for your health. Regular screenings are not…

MyLifeXP · Jul 15

The Guardian view on obesity: put public health before food industry pressure

Editorial: Obesity reflects prices, advertising and access, not simply weak willpower. Ministers must now act

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

The Most Misunderstood Indian Foods And The Myths Around Them

Indian cuisine is one of the world's most diverse and nutritious food traditions. Built around grains, pulses, spices, dairy, and seasonal vegetables, it has evolved over centuries through local wisdom and regional practices. Yet many traditional foods have become victims of misinformation. Social media trends, fad diets, and half understood…

MyLifeXP · Jul 15