Team Metabolic Health Pregnancy brain really does exist, according to one of the first detailed maps of human-brain changes before, during and after those crucial nine months. Based on 26 scans of one healthy 38-year-old woman’s brain, scientists found “remarkable things” including changes to regions linked to socialising and emotional processing – some of which […]

Team Metabolic Health A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. The scientific […]

Team Metabolic Health Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk on Wednesday said data showed its hotly anticipated weight loss pill prompts greater and more rapid weight loss than its blockbuster treatment Wegovy, amid competition from Mounjaro maker Eli Lilly, pharma titans like Pfizer and biotech upstarts. Novo Nordisk is developing a weight loss pill. (GETTY) Key Facts Participants taking […]

Team Metabolic Health Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab is trying to increase doctor awareness of and testing for a rare lung cancer mutation to help boost use of its drug Braftovi, which the pharmaceutical maker anticipates could grow to become the standard of care. The company presented three-year follow-up data from a Phase 2 study on Saturday […]

Team Metabolic Health A popular prescription drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes or to manage weight in adults seems to be both safe and effective for weight loss in children – at least in the short term, according to new results. Liraglutide (brand name Victoza or Saxenda) belongs to the same class of medicine as […]

Team Metabolic Health Reducing fat accumulation may help mitigate risk, per new study A higher volume of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) — meaning more fat accumulated near the heart muscle and arteries that supply the heart — significantly increases the risk for early heart disease in people with Cushing’s syndrome. That’s according to a study […]

Team Metabolic Health The market for weight-loss treatments is expected to see 16 new drugs vying for a slice of the lucrative business currently dominated by Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab and Eli Lilly (LLY.N), opens new tab, according to estimates from analysts at Morningstar and Pitchbook. In a joint report published on Monday, analysts estimated the […]

Team Metabolic Health Liraglutide is an older version of the popular GLP-1 drugs, which include Ozempic. But questions remain about starting kids on a lifelong drug so young. In a late-stage clinical trial, a drug similar to Ozempic was shown to reduce body mass index in kids ages 6 to 11 with obesity, according to results published […]

Team Metabolic Health A daily weight loss pill from Novo Nordisk was shown to lower body weight by up to 13% after three months in a Phase 1 clinical trial, according to findings presented Tuesday at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting in Spain. The rate of weight loss with the […]

Team Metabolic Health A healthy Indian plate should have fruits and veggies in one half, and pulses, millets and eggs in another half. A balanced diet consists of all the important nutrients required for the body to generate energy for proper functioning. The bodily functions carried out at all times require energy that we get […]

Team Metabolic Health An epilepsy drug could help people with a common breathing problem that causes them to snore and gasp loudly at night, it has been claimed. Sulthiame, a drug sold under the brand name Ospolot, appeared to reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea in a recent international clinical trial of 298 patients. Lead […]

Team Metabolic Health Microwaves preserve a lot more nutrients in food than traditional methods of cooking, states the nutritionist. Microwaves are one of the best technological innovations that can reheat or bake food items in very less time, without us supervising the cooking. However, how safe is it? Does it zap the nutrients out of […]

Team Metabolic Health The change of seasons brings mood changes known as “autumn fatigue” for some workers. “Stresstember” has arrived—bringing weather changes, routine shifts and a higher risk of burnout. With Google searches for “fall fatigue” up 348%, it’s clear early fall is a challenging transition for many workers. Autumn fatigue is real, and it […]

Team Metabolic Health Poor weight loss process can be due to various reasons and one such can be slow, metabolic rate. Read on to understand what daily habits may cause your metabolism to slow down. Metabolism is one bodily process that is essential to convert the food into energy. This further affects the weight loss […]