Metabolic Health Team Scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research discovered that reduced folate intake could improve metabolism and promote longevity in older adults. Their study found that middle-aged animals on folate-limited diets transitioned better between carbohydrate and fat metabolism, maintained energy levels, and exhibited no adverse health effects, suggesting potential metabolic benefits from reduced folate […]

Team Metabolic Health From making us feel satiated to inducing better metabolic health, here are the many benefits of having a protein-packed breakfast. The morning breakfast should be power packed to fuel the body for the entire day ahead. Having a nutritious breakfast is mandatory to start the day right. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dietitian […]

Team Metabolic Health Though traditionally used to treat diabetes and lower blood sugar levels, a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists can also decrease appetite and promote weight loss, making their use for shedding weight increasingly popular. Some brands are prescribed off-label for weight management, while others are Food and Drug Administration […]

Team Metabolic Health Obesity is among the world’s most common health conditions, but for years medicine had few effective approaches to offer short of surgery. That’s why there’s been so much excitement about a new class of drugs that’s helping patients shed dozens of pounds at far lower risk — and generating billions in revenue for pharmaceutical […]

Team Metabolic Health A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have so far dominated the booming market for a class of weight loss and diabetes drugs.  But Eli Lilly may be starting to gain […]

GLP-1RAs may be more effective for patients with immune diseases and type 2 diabetes than DPP-4 inhibitors, as per analysed health records. Team Metabolic Health Certain diabetes medications such as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic (semaglutide) reduced the risk of death and heart attacks in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), who also have type 2 diabetes (T2D). […]

Generic version of Victoza, an injectable diabetes medication, launched in late June Team Metabolic Health Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications have gained widespread popularity for weight loss and diabetes control in recent years — but the spike in demand has made it difficult for some people to get the drugs. To help eliminate supply chain snafus, […]

Team Metabolic Health A small clinical trial suggests that drugs like Ozempic could potentially be used not just for diabetes and weight loss but to protect the brain, slowing the rate at which people with Alzheimer’s disease lose their ability to think clearly, remember things and perform daily activities. The results need to be borne […]

Lilly’s tirzepatide has shown its worth in another prominent disease as the company races to establish more manufacturing capacity for the drug. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Team Metabolic Health Eli Lilly’s dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide has already demonstrated its benefits in patients with diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea and fatty liver disease. Now, Lilly is eying another major market with positive results from […]

A new study from Ashoka University highlights the adverse effects of high-carbohydrate diets, using fruit flies to draw parallels to human health. The findings suggest potential risks and call for revised dietary guidelines. Team Metabolic Health The experiments were conducted on fruit flies to essentially understand the negative effects high-carbohydrate diets could have on human […]

Obesity drugs are also not one-time miracle solutions for weight loss. But in recent years, the development of such drugs globally has been game-changing. Team Metabolic Health The development of various weight loss drugs has been a game changer for obesity treatment in recent years, especially in the US and Europe. But these drugs are […]

Swiss biotech company Asceneuron said on Tuesday it had raised $100 million from investors including the controlling shareholder of Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to fund clinical development of its Alzheimer’s disease drug. The Series C round was led by Novo Holdings, the investment arm of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, which will hold a board seat […]

Team Metabolic Health Employers have aggressively sought out technical AI talent, resulting in a 323% increase in hiring. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is causing a paradigm shift in business. Within the next five years, 41% of executives anticipate a complete overhaul of business processes, rebuilding them from scratch with AI at the core, according to […]

Team Metabolic Health Integrating these 5 everyday healthy hacks into your lifestyle can make a noticeable difference in your weight loss journey. Small changes can lead to significant results over time. Embrace these habits, and you’ll be on your way to achieving impressive weight loss and better overall health. Achieving weight loss can feel like a daunting […]

K. Srinath Reddy is a public health intellectual who doesn’t mince words. An alumnus of Osmania General Hospital, the honorary distinguished professor at the Public Health Foundation of India (PFHI) in an interview, shares his thoughts on the evolving healthcare scenario in the country. Here are some excerpts: Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are often neglected. […]