Tirzepatide GLP-1 medication may be most effective for weight loss
GLP-1 medications are marketed to help you lose weight, but one may be better at it than the rest, according to a new meta-analysis from the University of Georgia.
Jun 15, 2026
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7 things to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 coverage
For decades, it's been against the law for Medicare to pay for weight-loss medication. But that changed on July 1, with the launch of a new program called Bridge. It gives some people over 65, or who have Medicare for other ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Link between genetics and BMI has become stronger since rise in obesity rates, study finds
People who carry genetic variations linked to obesity are more likely to be heavier now than individuals with the same variants who were born before the recent obesity epidemic. Liam Wright of University College London and ...
Jun 18, 2026
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A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know
Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It's a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments.
May 8, 2026
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Simple eating window can rival dietitian advice in pre-diabetes study
A major Australian clinical trial has found that timing when you eat can be just as effective as traditional dietitian-led advice in trying to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Jun 16, 2026
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Trial shows rapid weight loss is much more effective than gradual weight loss, challenging prevailing beliefs
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey, shows that rapid weight loss (RWL) is much more effective than gradual weight loss (GWL) in both achieving higher weight loss and ...
May 15, 2026
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Boosting protein folding could protect insulin-making cells in diabetes
Origami masters turn simple sheets of paper into ornate sculptures. In the origami of life, our cells must fold proteins into specific three-dimensional shapes before they can carry out their biological jobs. This folding ...
Jun 14, 2026
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Neurons don't run on sugar alone: Hidden fat droplets help drive brain signaling, appetite and weight control
The brain is the body's command center, and neurons are the workhorses that carry out its commands. They transmit signals that regulate many bodily functions, including key metabolic processes such as appetite, body weight ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Q&A: Should you trust trending peptide injections?
If you could inject yourself with a substance that purports to make you tanner, fitter, and healthier, would you? Many people are saying "yes." Online, social media influencers tout vials of substances with names like BPC-157 ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Review of metformin's benefits for cardiovascular and brain health finds surprising reduction in prostate cancer
A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research has found. For the study, published in Rejuvenation Research, researchers conducted a literature review ...
Jun 23, 2026
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