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Higher-Dose Wegovy 7.2 mg Approved: What to Know

Share on Pinterest The FDA has approved a higher dose of Wegovy, which promises greater weight loss. Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images The FDA has approved a higher dose version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss. The new dose is 7.2 milligrams per weekly injection, compared to the original 2.4 milligrams per week. A

Morning Workouts Linked to Lower Diabetes and Obesity Risk

Share on Pinterest Research shows that exercising in the morning may lower cardiometabolic risk. Image Credit: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images A recent study found that morning exercise may help lower your cardiometabolic risk. Cardiometabolic risk factors include cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. The findings show that exercising in the

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Anxiety and Depression

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that GLP-1s could offer dual benefits for treating both metabolic and mental health issues. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A new study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of worsening depression and anxiety. The participants also had fewer hospitalizations and required less

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poorer Bone Health

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that people who eat more ultra-processed foods have poorer bone health. Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy Eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods is associated with lower bone mineral density, even in younger adults under 65. Researchers also found that high ultra-processed food intake increases the risk of hip fractures. Experts

Early Menopause Raises Heart Disease Risk 40%

Share on Pinterest Premature menopause has been linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease. FG Trade/Getty Images Women who go through natural menopause before age 40 face a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease. Black women are three times as likely to experience premature menopause as white women. Untreated menopause symptoms

Dame Jane Dacre to lead medical training modernisation

News The new chair of a major review into medical training has pledged to bring the “dial up” system into the modern era. Professor Dame Jane Dacre has been appointed by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to implement the Medical Education and Training Review, delivering change to UK’s creaking medical

Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy Reverses Heart Benefits

Share on Pinterest Stopping GLP-1s can quickly reverse the cardiovascular benefits gained while taking them. Image Credit: the_burtons/Getty Images A recent study found that stopping GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, can reverse the cardiovascular benefits they provide. The findings show that stopping the medications for as little as 6 months raises the risk of

Consistency Trumps Complexity in New Resistance Guidelines

Share on Pinterest New resistance training recommendations emphasize consistency over complexity. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images You don’t need a perfect workout plan to benefit from strength training, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. A large new review finds that at-home workouts or body weight exercises can be just as effective

Hospital Employee Survives Three Heart Attacks in Four Days

Share on Pinterest Patient transporter Tommy Bell (pictured above) survived 3 heart attacks over 4 days, thanks to quick thinking — and care from colleagues at the hospital where he worked. Advent Health 62-year-old Tommy Bell survived three heart attacks in the span of four days. Bell received care at the same hospital where he

Abdominal Fat, Not BMI, Predicts Heart Failure Risk

Share on Pinterest Reducing inflammation could help lower heart failure risk in people with excess belly fat. Milena Magazin/Getty Images Researchers say extra abdominal fat is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Excess belly fat contributes to systemic inflammation, which endangers cardiovascular health. The researchers recommend that medical professionals measure waist circumference
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