Team Metabolic Health The numbers are staggering; right now, about 100,000 people are on a waitlist for a kidney transplant but there aren’t enough donors. While they haven’t perfected it, researchers are working to see if some animals might be able to fill the gap. Pigs to the rescue: Revolutionizing kidney transplants© IVANHOE When it comes […]

Team Metabolic Health A phase 2 trial met its primary endpoint, showing NBI-1117568, the first M4 selective agonist, is effective and safe at treating adult schizophrenia. Neurocrine Biosciences recently announced their phase 2 trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating the effectiveness of NBI-1117568 for schizophrenia. The once-daily 20 mg dose of NBI-1117568 provided a statistically significant […]

Team Metabolic Health Pfizer will work with the Flagship-funded Quotient Therapeutics to conduct research that will inform drug development for cardiovascular and renal diseases. More than a year after Pfizer and venture capital company Flagship Pioneering struck a partnership investing in 10 life sciences programs, the two unveiled a collaboration with Quotient Therapeutics. The Flagship-funded […]

Team Metabolic Health For a not insubstantial fee, many private clinics in the UK offer full-body MRI scans to detect disease and abnormalities at the earliest stage. Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson are fans. So how do these scans work and are they “life saving”, as Kardashian suggests? MRI produces 3D detailed anatomical images of almost every […]

Team Metabolic Health In June, Gilead Sciences announced impressive early results from its PURPOSE 1 trial, which showed 100 percent efficacy of lenacapavir in preventing new HIV infections among cisgender women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Lenacapavir is being investigated as an injectable antiretroviral medication that can be taken once every six months as preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to […]

Team Metabolic Health Common Lifestyle Mistakes You may be unknowingly making some common mistakes that may impact your nervous system. It can affect nervous system regulation and also contribute to chronic stress, as opposed to reducing it. It is important to make a few small changes to your routine that can make a big difference. […]

Team Metabolic Health Thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck responsible for producing thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones help in normal growth and metabolism of the body. Thyroid issues are common in women and can be treated with hormonal supplements. However, swelling of the thyroid gland can indicate other […]

Team Metabolic Health As a sleep enthusiast, I must confess that there’s nothing quite like the rejuvenating power of a good nap. When that afternoon slump rolls around, I’m always on the lookout for a cozy nook where I can catch a few winks and recharge my batteries. But in this fast-paced world, we don’t […]

Team Metabolic Health Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has announced Zepbound (tirzepatide) 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials are available for self-pay for patients with an on-label prescription, significantly expanding the supply of Zepbound in response to high demand. The single-dose vials are priced at a 50% or greater discount compared to the list price of all […]

Team Metabolic Health For sausage, salami and steak lovers, the news has not been good. Scientists have been consistently finding links between red and processed meat consumption and heart disease, some types of cancer and earlier death. And now, two recent studies have added to the growing body of evidence that a meat-heavy diet may increase the risk of […]

Team Metabolic Health Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Monjaro may not just suppress appetite but could also speed up metabolism. This is according to a (opens in a new window)new study carried out at St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH). A randomized controlled trial led by Professor Donal O’Shea, SVUH and UCD School of Medicine, found that […]

Team Metabolic Health We’ve all heard of the metabolism: how well—or poorly—your body processes energy. Metabolism is often talked about in terms of weight loss or gain, but fundamentally, metabolism is about “converting the potential energy in food to a usable form of energy that powers our cells,” says Casey Means, MD, best-selling author of Good […]

Team Metabolic Health The new glucose-responsive insulins promise to end constant glucose monitoring, and could allow patients to swallow a pill or inject insulin once every morning. People with type 1 diabetes will in future need to take insulin once a week, say experts… The effect of new glucose-responsive insulins would be similar to that […]

Team Metabolic Health Newspaper headlines are warning eating “a ham sandwich a day” increases a the risk of type 2 diabetes – but experts say it is not that simple. A study of nearly two million people from 20 different countries found a link with both red and processed meats, such as steak, bacon and […]

Team Metabolic Health The world of weight loss medications is being reevaluated following a study led by Professor Donal O’Shea of St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) and the UCD School of Medicine. The research focused on the medication Ozempic, a drug that has been under public scrutiny for some time. The study’s findings, published in […]