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A study involving 339 adults reveals that being in the presence of a romantic partner during meals can lead to lower and more stable blood sugar levels, highlighting a biological link between social contact and metabolism. A new clinical study…
The Health Products Regulatory Authority in Ireland cautions against buying unregulated weight-loss medicines online, highlighting recent interceptions of counterfeit products containing insulin that pose serious health risks. A message promising rapid weight loss can be hard to ignore, particularly when…
An accumulating number of lawsuits allege that popular GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause permanent vision loss, raising new questions over drug safety and warning disclosures in the US and Europe. A growing body of…
As World Retina Week highlights the importance of early diagnosis, Africa faces a mounting challenge with diabetic eye disease and retinal conditions that threaten sight, emphasising the need for regular screening and prompt treatment. World Retina Week, observed from September…
A Chinese animal study suggests that the synergistic effects of cowhide collagen peptides and bitter melon extract may enhance blood sugar control and metabolic health, highlighting potential for future human therapies. A new mouse study from China suggests that cowhide…
Manufacturers of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy face increasing lawsuits from patients claiming these drugs caused a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss, amid ongoing scientific debate about the true risks. Manufacturers of some…
A Danish study shows that individuals with type 2 diabetes face nearly twice the risk of cancer compared to the general population, with the gap widening over the past 25 years, highlighting the need for integrated prevention and early detection…
Argentina’s medicines regulator has issued a nationwide ban on products claiming to contain retatrutide, a weight-loss substance under investigation, amid rising online sales and health risks. Argentina’s medicines regulator has banned the sale, promotion and distribution of products that claim…
New research indicates that the heart health advantages of GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy diminish quickly once treatment ends, prompting warnings from pharmacists about the risks of casual discontinuation amidst widespread usage. A pharmacist has warned people taking weight-loss…
Sweden reports a surge in adverse reactions linked to semaglutide medicines amid rising prescriptions, prompting European safety reviews and concerns over rare eye issues. Sweden is seeing a sharp rise in reported adverse reactions linked to semaglutide medicines, the active…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has revealed he lost about 80 pounds using GLP-1 medication, advocating for expanded state coverage amid rising discussions on drug costs and public health strategies. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has said he has lost about 80…
Research led by Hebrew University suggests that eating with others not only enhances meal enjoyment but also improves blood sugar control and other vital bodily functions, highlighting complex links between social connection and health. Eating with other people may do…
