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Maintaining Weight Loss With Fewer Ozempic/Wegovy Injections

Share on Pinterest A small study has found that people may be able to maintain their weight loss with fewer GLP-1 injections. Image Credit: Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images A recent small study found that reduced GLP-1 frequency may help people maintain their weight loss. The study shows that people who dosed as little

Obesity Causes 10% of US Cancer Diagnoses

Share on Pinterest Obesity accounts for 10% of all new cancer diagnoses in the United States each year, according to a new review. ruizluquepaz/Getty Images Obesity is now linked to at least 13 types of cancer, making it one of the most preventable cancer risk factors in the United States. Obesity reconfigures bodies at the

Can Collagen Really Improve Your Skin Health? What the Research Says

Share on Pinterest Collagen supplements may support skin health, but the anti-aging benefits may be overstated. Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images A recent review of clinical research suggests that collagen supplements may offer modest improvements in skin elasticity, hydration, and dermal density. Experts say these changes tend to be subtle and gradual, typically appearing after several weeks

Menopause Linked to Onset of New Mental Health Issues, Researchers Say

Share on Pinterest Menopause may be associated with the onset of new mental health conditions, yet many females remain unaware of the connection. Image Credit: mapodile/Getty Images A new position statement from the Royal College of Psychiatrists discusses the link between menopause and the onset of new mental health conditions. The statement notes that only

Art Alexakis: Why His MS Diagnosis Was a Blessing

Share on Pinterest Everclear frontman Art Alexakis opens up about living with living with multiple sclerosis for more than a decade and the early signs he missed. Courtesy of Art Alexakis Everclear frontman Art Alexakis is sharing his decade-long journey with Multiple Sclerosis. He was diagnosed with relapsing MS in 2016. He discusses his most

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Help Reduce Migraine Symptom Severity

Share on Pinterest Recent research has found that GLP-1s may reduce the need for emergency care in those with chronic migraine. Image Credit: Maskot/Getty Images A recent study suggests that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, may make people with chronic migraine less likely to require emergency care. People using GLP-1s may be less likely to need

Looksmaxxing: The Trend Pushing Toxic Beauty Standards

Share on Pinterest Appearance-based social media trends like looksmaxxing, softmaxxing, and hardmaxxing are often framed as self-improvement, but experts say they can contribute to body dysmorphia, anxiety, and even self-harm—especially for young men. Edu Bastidas + David Garcia/Stocksy Looksmaxxing, a social media-driven trend encouraging men to aggressively “optimize” their appearance, is gaining popularity. It’s related

Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Reverse Damage Caused by Osteoarthritis

Share on Pinterest A new study found that semaglutide benefits extend beyond weight loss by easing osteoarthritis symptoms. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study reports that GLP-1 semaglutide medications may help reverse the effects of osteoarthritis in the joints. The researchers say the drugs accomplish this by repairing tissue damage by reprogramming cells that maintain

Doctors Thought Her Symptoms Were Pregnancy-Related. It Was Colon Cancer

Share on Pinterest When 36-year-old Gabby Zappia (pictured above) reported blood in her stool, her doctor attributed it to pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. Months later, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage IV colon cancer. Gabby Zappia Colorectal cancer in people under 50 is on the rise and is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger

‘Forever Chemicals’ Causing Faster Aging For Men in Their 50s, Study Finds

Share on Pinterest Research has found that “forever chemicals” may lead to faster aging in middle-aged men. Image Credit: Gabriel Mello/Getty Images A new study suggests that certain “forever chemicals” may quietly accelerate biological aging at the cellular level. Researchers found that higher levels of specific PFAS were linked to several years of accelerated aging
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