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More than 150 deaths reported after weight loss drug use

Most complaints about GLP-1 drugs made through the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme were concerning gastrointestinal reactions

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Weight loss drug Wegovy made Novo Nordisk Europe’s most valuable company. Finding its next blockbuster drug is proving difficult

A clinical trial failure and U.S. competition have been tough for the Danish pharmaceutical firm. CFO Karsten Munk Knudsen says the company is doubling down on innovation and its weight loss pills as it looks toward its next stage of growth.

Fortune · Aug 6

Lilly Says Weight Loss Drug Prices Fell 13 Percent Worldwide, but the US Decline Was Far Smaller

Lilly reported a 13% drop in realized prices, but US prices fell only 3%. Here is what that means for Zepbound patients and out-of-pocket costs.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

In 2012, researchers found one of the Animal Kingdom's costliest parenting jobs belonged to snail dads

Snail dads: Male marine whelks, Solenosteira macrospira, undertake demanding parental roles by carrying eggs. These fathers protect hundreds of developing eggs on their shells for about a month. DNA analysis revealed males carried offspring fathered by many other males. Carrying the egg capsules imposed a significant burden, causing weight loss…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

8 Oral Cancer Warning Symptoms Indian Men Keep Ignoring, From Lesions to Screening Delays

A White Patch That Will Not Go AwayLeukoplakia, a thick white or greyish patch inside the mouth, is one of the most documented precancerous lesions in Indian men who use smokeless tobacco. A 2020 study published in the Indian Journal of Cancer found that leukoplakia was present in nearly 60%…

Times Life · Aug 4

The Claim That Weight Loss Does Not Prevent Diabetes Is Circulating Again, and the Study Behind It Is Narrower Than That

A recent study says weight loss may not prevent type 2 diabetes. Here is what it actually found and who it applies to.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

Cold Shower vs Hot Shower: Which Is Better for Your Health?

We mostly have at least one family member who bathes in boiling hot water that we can’t even touch and that too in summers. And some always take a cold shower no matter what the temperature is. If it's very cold they still choose to bathe in ice water or…

MyLifeXP · Jul 31

What Is Cortisol and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Over the past few years, cortisol has become a popular topic across social media, health blogs, and wellness podcasts. Many influencers claim that high cortisol is the reason behind stubborn weight gain, constant tiredness, poor sleep, and even skin problems. As a result, people have started searching for ways to…

MyLifeXP · Jul 30

FDA Sets the Testing Standards Generic Weight Loss Injections Must Meet Before Approval

The FDA published 17 revised draft guidances setting testing expectations for generic peptide injections, including semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Makhana or Roasted Chana: Which Is Better for Weight Loss

Increased knowledge about the harm that can be done by junk foods, Indians have resorted to more traditional healthful snacking. Two such healthy snacks include makhana) and roasted chana both tasty and nutritious. The health that continues to be popular among rural and semi-urban Indians due to its lower price…

MyLifeXP · Jul 30