An October 2023 study1 in JAMA revealed that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists prescribed for diabetes and weight loss increase your risk for gastrointestinal disorders, including pancreatitis, gastroparesis and bowel obstruction. The demand for weight loss products is estimated to grow at a record compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% from 2023 to 2032.2… Read More »
Washington, July 18: During a recent study, researchers found that among six and seven-year-olds who were born before the 28th week of pregnancy and those who had more than two hours of screen time a day were more likely to have deficits in overall IQ, executive functioning, impulse control, and attention. The findings of the… Read More »
Factors associated with discontinuing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Germany include younger age, dissatisfaction with sex life, problems obtaining treatment and concerns about side effects, German investigators report in BMC Public Health. The research involved both current and former PrEP users, also showing that 19% of former users reported very inconsistent condom use after discontinuing… Read More »
7 Common Dental Problems And How to Prevent Them : Did you know that every year millions of Americans suffer from dental problems? While the most prolific dental issues range widely in terms of severity, they are easily preventable with proper oral hygiene and care. Here, we’re going to reveal 7 of the most common dental problems… Read More »
Diets deficient in protein often increase food consumption, body weight and fat mass; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. We compared the effects of diets varying in protein concentrations on energy balance in obesity-prone rats. The protein-free and very low protein diets decreased plasma concentrations of multiple essential amino acids, anorexigenic and metabolic hormones,… Read More »
Use marijuana while pregnant, and your child is more likely to suffer sleep problems as much as a decade later, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly 12,000 youth. Published in Sleep Health: The Journal of The National Sleep Foundation, the paper is the latest to link prenatal cannabis use to… Read More »
Are you worried about going to the doctor about your genitals? Problems with your genitals can be embarrassing to talk about. But if something isn’t right, it’s important to know the cause and get it sorted before it has the chance to get worse. We’re here to help! Read on to learn about 6 common… Read More »