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Scientists discover molecule that switches off brown fat activity

June 17, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / Brown adipose tissue, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity

University of Barcelona Jun 16 2025 Obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases are increasingly present in the population. Brown adipose tissue has a protective function against these prevalent diseases, as it burns calories and can produce body heat from fat. But as the body ages, the activity of brown adipose tissue decreases. This inactivation of brown […]

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How a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity

June 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / obesity

by Coventry University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: The Journal of Physiology (2025). DOI: 10.1113/JP287056 Coventry University researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet. Resveratrol is found in foods like red grapes and peanuts and is already known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits,

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Injectable medications for obesity found to produce smaller weight loss in a real-world setting

June 10, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / obesity

by Cleveland Clinic edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Cleveland Clinic study shows that semaglutide and tirzepatide—injectable GLP-1 drugs for obesity—produce smaller weight loss in a real-world setting because patients discontinue treatment or use lower maintenance dosages. Treatment discontinuation also negatively impacted blood sugar control in patients with prediabetes. The study was

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First-Generation Anti-Obesity Medications: Overlooked Gems for Obesity Treatment

May 28, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / obesity

obesWith the explosive popularity of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, physicians say a key avenue in treating obesity is being underutilized by many clinicians: First-generation anti-obesity medications (AOMs). “First-generation medications don’t get as much attention as the newer ones,” said Courtney Younglove, MD, an obesity specialist and founder of Heartland Weight Loss in Overland Park,

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Scientists discover molecule that switches off brown fat activity

How a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity

Injectable medications for obesity found to produce smaller weight loss in a real-world setting

First-Generation Anti-Obesity Medications: Overlooked Gems for Obesity Treatment

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