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One in every six Indians have borderline diabetes says report
Incidence of diabetes was higher in men as compared to women, the report says.The major reason behi…
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Revealed: Only 7 health symptoms directly related to long Covid
Long Covid patients are susceptible to developing only seven health symptoms for up to a year follo…
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An appetite-suppressing drug helped patients lose weight better than any other medicine, scientists say
Experts said the drug is a "game changer." Semaglutide, used for type 2 diabetes, suppresses appeti…
Kelsie Sandoval
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5 weight loss tips that obesity doctors say you should try before taking medications like semaglutide
Weight loss drugs like semaglutide can help when diets fail, but doctors recommend ruling out other…
Gabby Landsverk
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Using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic before surgery could cause patients to breathe food into their lungs, doctors warn
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be dangerous if used before surgery, accord…
Rebecca Torrence
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7 out of 10 cardiac patients can be saved with CPR: Experts
Senior experts at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) have said that seven out of 10 patien…
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A doctor warns that weight-loss drug semaglutide is shrinking patients' muscle mass at an alarming rate
Patients on weight-loss drugs like semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, can lose muscle if they…
Gabby Landsverk
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Elon Musk said his Neuralink brain chip could help treat morbid obesity. Scientists say it's a long shot – but not an impossibility.
"I don't think it is any more implausible than other claims for the potential of neurotechnology," …
Marianne Guenot,Isobel Asher …
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In the largest-ever study of coronavirus cases outside China, 26% of patients died. Their symptoms came in 'clusters.'
A study of over 20,000 coronavirus patients in the UK revealed that obesity may be a risk factor. L…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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I'm a doctor who prescribes Ozempic to patients and I've also lost 25 pounds by taking it myself
A doctor who prescribes weight loss drugs started taking a version of Ozempic a year ago. He's hopi…
Hilary Brueck
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The coronavirus can infect body fat, new research suggests — a clue about obesity's link to severe COVID-19
The coronavirus can directly infect fat cells, perhaps activating a harmful cascade of inflammation…
Aria Bendix,Erin Schumaker
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I prescribe the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide to my patients. I hesitate to call it a magic bullet.
Dr. Paul Kolodzik prescribed Ozempic to his diabetic patients for years. As soon as the drug became…
Hannah Moseley
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Linda Evangelista says CoolSculpting left her disfigured. Five women say it happened to them too
After supermodel Linda Evangelista filed a lawsuit saying CoolSculpting had left her disfigured, ot…
Amelia Harnish
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Kim Kardashian's doctor said he's seeing 'Ozempic body,' or sagging skin and deflated butts, after patients take the trendy weight-loss drug
Simon Ourian, friend and doctor of the Kardashians, said he's seeing patients come in with saggy sk…
Allana Akhtar
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Why high-fructose corn syrup isn't causing America's obesity epidemic and what's really at fault
High-fructose corn syrup is often accused of being less healthy than other sugars, but what matters…
Honah Liles,Samantha Cassetty
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A weight loss device uses magnets to lock the jaw shut, restricting users to a liquid only diet. Researchers say it's an 'attractive alternative to surgical procedures.'
The Dentalslim Diet Control device restricts the jaw from opening by more than 2 millimeters, while…
Gabby Landsverk
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America's healthcare system is fatphobic. Doctors need to finally treat fat people with respect and prioritize their health.
The pandemic pulled the curtain back on medical fatphobia. Everyone deserves to have their health t…
Reina Sultan
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What to know about semaglutide, the 'game changer' drug just approved for obesity treatment
The medication, used to treat type 2 diabetes, is now FDA approved for obesity. Patients taking it …
Gabby Landsverk
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A potential 'game changer' drug for weight loss and obesity was just approved by the FDA
The drug can help with chronic weight management in people who are overweight or obese and who have…
Kelly McLaughlin
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How to calculate your BMI to see if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
Body mass index (BMI) is a factor in overall risk of COVID-19 and may qualify you for an early vacc…