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Weight loss and diabetes drug Tirzepatide will cost Rs 80,000 per month in India

Tirzepatide is set to make its debut in the Indian market under the brand name Mounjaro for the tre…

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Facing an early death, a CEO created a 'digital twin' of his body. It transformed his health.

Twin Health is a new "digital twin" company that aims to help people with diabetes and obesity move…

Hilary Brueck   


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A longevity businessman says he gained 10 pounds of muscle in 1 year with a simple protein equation

Longevity businessman Peter Diamandis said he prioritized his body composition over everything else…

Hilary Brueck   


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A chart compares 2 popular weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and metformin from cost to risks and benefits

Ozempic and metformin are both popular weight loss drugs, but they work very differently, and only …

Hilary Brueck   


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Sam Altman's mission to increase human lifespan with a $180 million shipping container experiment at Retro Biosciences

Sam Altman started a $180 million side project called Retro Biosciences, hoping to add 10 healthy, …

Hilary Brueck   


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Can diabetic drugs help you lose weight? Here’s what experts say

GLP1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors — are the new types of drugs which have been found to b…

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The 4 most promising anti-aging drugs investors are sleeping on, according to a leading longevity researcher

Aging researcher Dr. Nir Barzilai says we can repurpose drugs that are already on the shelf for lon…

Hilary Brueck   


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Diabetes drug effective in reducing severity in Covid patients: Study

Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, can help lower the odds of emergency departme…

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5 supplements for PCOS an ObGyn recommends to her patients

An ObGyn shares 5 supplements she recommends to her patients to ease the symptoms related to PCOS, …

Serafina Kenny   


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A 38-year-old man says 2 doses of Mounjaro permanently paralyzed his stomach. He's suing Eli Lilly.

Blake has sued Eli Lilly. He says he used Mounjaro to control his blood sugar, and now has life-lon…

Hilary Brueck   


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Weight loss drugs' messy rise: How Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro really affect patients and what comes next

Patients and doctors share their perspectives on the biggest ever revolution in obesity medicine.

Hilary Brueck,Gabby Landsverk,Mia de Graaf,Shelby Livingston,Rachel Hosie,Kate Hull   


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I'm a doctor who lost 25 pounds on Ozempic — then quit. Here's what happened after I stopped taking it.

What happens when you stop taking Ozempic? A doctor who quit the weight loss drug two months ago re…

Hilary Brueck   


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Medications like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of colon cancer in people with diabetes, new research suggests

GLP-1 medications, which include popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy…

Gabby Landsverk   


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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes diabetes drug metformin as part of his anti-aging routine

Altman, whose company is behind ChatGPT, also eats a diet low in sugar, regularly lifts weights, an…

Aaron Mok   


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Peter Thiel has invested millions in longevity research. Here's the billionaire's antiaging routine.

Peter Thiel's antiaging routine: He eats a paleo diet, works out with a trainer, and takes medicati…

Kate Hull   


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For 100 year old men in Italy and Costa Rica the key to a long life is quiet quitting — and always making time for happy hour

In the mountains of Sardinia, men manage stress by prioritizing happy hour, getting up early, and e…

Hilary Brueck   


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Robert Nelsen invested millions to slow down the aging process. Here's his antiaging routine, including a suit that sends electric pulses.

Robert Nelsen's antiaging routine: He takes nearly a dozen drugs daily, has frequent doctor visits,…

Kate Hull   


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How metformin works and why it's effective for type 2 diabetes

Metformin is a safe and effective oral medication for people with type 2 diabetes. Here's how it ca…

Kelly Burch   


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Berberine is being called 'nature's Ozempic' here's what the supplement actually does to your body

Berberine is a natural compound that's been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for thousands of ye…

Hilary Brueck   


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'My symptoms are almost reversed': Mounjaro and Ozempic could be game-changing drugs for women with PCOS

How drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic can be longterm treatments for women with PCOS and change their…

Ariel Schwartz