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Long-term obesity linked to expression of aging biomarkers

by Elana Gotkine edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Long-term obesity is associated with the expression of biomarkers denoting antagonistic and integrative aging hallmarks in adults aged 28 to 31 years, according to a study published online July 11 in JAMA Network Open. Paulina Correa-Burrows, Ph.D., from the Universidad de Chile, and colleagues examined the association between long-term […]

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How one elite rehab center is ‘obliterating’ all kinds of cravings with GLP-1s

Rachel Wisniewski for STAT Ever since blockbuster weight loss medications burst on to the scene, GLP-1s have shown promise as not just a way to lose weight, but to revolutionize our understanding of desire. Early data showing the potential to treat addiction has been particularly exciting. But only a handful of clinical trials are underway, with several

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The Undervalued Medical Power of Muscle

The exponential rise of our aging population. The pandemic. The explosion of GLP-1s. It’s a trifecta that’s making muscle — and the serious implications of not having enough of it — part of a larger health conversation. Yet when I recently asked my 65-year-old mom whether her doctor had ever talked to her about resistance

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Wegovy and Mounjaro might affect how well your contraceptives work—here’s why

by Simon Cork, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), are becoming increasingly popular among those trying to lose weight. But a rise in so-called “Ozempic babies” has led the UK’s medicines regulator to issue guidance on their use by women of reproductive age.

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