Weight loss

What is ‘natural Ozempic’ – and how good is the science?

A food-oil supplement called Elcella can work like a weight-loss jab, it has been claimed – but experts say more evidence is needed The use of Wegovy and Mounjaro has soared in the UK, although most people are buying it privately, as NHS use is highly restricted (Photo: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty) Clare Wilson Science Writer January 12, […]

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The Best Time of Day To Take Creatine for Weight Loss and Muscle Strength After 50

Is it ‘creatine o’clock’? Consistency is key when taking this dietary supplement By Lisa Maxbauer January 3, 2026 Reviewed by Darrin Starkey, ND Comments Everyone seems to be talking about taking creatine—protein powder’s lesser-known “cousin.” And for good reason: The nutrient holds a host of powerful health benefits, especially for women as we age. But the key to

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Patient-Reported Skin Changes After GLP-1 Use Explored

Marcia Frellick November 19, 2025 CHICAGO — With the soaring use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs), popular terms for potential negative effects associated with treatment, such as “Ozempic face,” have been coursing through social media, feeding stigma and confusion for patients. Addressing this issue, researchers presented patient survey data on how GLP-1s affect the skin

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Slimming with seeds: Cumin curry spice fights fat

Human clinical trials reveal anti-obesity and heart-protective effects of black cumin Peer-Reviewed Publication Osaka Metropolitan University image: Black cumin seeds were shown to improve cholesterol levels in a medical trial led by an Osaka Metropolitan University team. view more  Credit: Osaka Metropolitan University Nigella sativa (black cumin), the spice that boosts the flavor of curries like korma

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Mounjaro: What is the ‘golden dose’ and what are the risks?

The “golden dose” left in Mounjaro or Ozempic pens may do more harm than good, according to experts. Design by MNT; Photography by Bloomberg/Getty Images Over the last few years, the interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has skyrocketed. Currently, the most common delivery system for GLP-1 medications is through pre-filled injection pens designed

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Prediabetes can go into remission without weight loss

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Lauren HardakerOct 2, 2025 A major new study reveals that up to one in five people with prediabetes can return to normal blood sugar without losing weight,  altering how doctors think about preventing type 2 diabetes. Study: Prevention of type 2 diabetes through prediabetes remission without weight loss. Image credit: Anna

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Plant-based microbeads act as ‘fat magnets’ for drug-free weight loss

By Jay Kakade August 30, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email These plant-based microbeads absorb and trap fat Yue Wu (Background extended using Photoshop generative AI) View 1 Images Plant-based microbeads made from everyday ingredients like green tea and seaweed have helped mice shed weight by trapping fats in the gut, reports a new study published

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Weight loss injections can reduce the risk of heart failure by over 40%, study shows

by Technical University Munich edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Treatment with the anti-obesity medications can reduce health risks for patients with heart failure by more than 40%. These findings come from a study by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The medication can drastically reduce the risk

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Which GLP-1 meds have the most side effects? Study of 60,000 Facebook posts gives answers

A deep dive into public Facebook posts uncovers the real-world side effect patterns of GLP-1 medications, revealing what users experience outside of clinical trials. Study: Harnessing Facebook to Investigate Real-World Mentions of Adverse Events of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) Medications: Observational Study of Facebook Posts From 2022 to 2024. Image Credit: zimmytws / Shutterstock In a

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GLP-1 diabetes drugs likely trump metformin for curbing dementia risk in type 2 diabetes, study finds

by British Medical Journal edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domain GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, likely trump the widely prescribed metformin for curbing dementia risk in people with the condition, finds the largest study of its kind, published in the open access

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