Team Metabolic Health Risks for major cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes over 30 years were 36% higher in women with the highest levels of LDL-C and 70% higher in women with the highest levels of hsCRP, suggesting the need for universal screening for these and other markers, researchers said. Women’s heart disease risks, […]
AI Drug Discovery Trial Reveals Promise and Challenges of Using the Tech
Team Metabolic Health As artificial intelligence (AI) promises to remake drug discovery, recent clinical trial results reveal its potential and challenges. Recursion Pharmaceuticals, a self-described “clinical stage TechBio company,” recently announced results from its Phase 2 SYCAMORE trial for REC-994, a drug candidate targeting cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM), a rare brain disorder. The trial met its primary […]
Bajaj Finserv wanted to make waves in healthcare. So, it bought a wobbly ship
Team Metabolic Health While it aims to build a unique ecosystem with insurance intermediary Vidal Health, larger rival Medi Assist has upped the ante by making its own acquisition. For four years, Bajaj Finserv Health (BFH) was working in a supporting role in India’s Rs 31,075 crore (US$370 billion) healthcare industry—facilitating doctor consultations and health checkups to […]
6 amazing benefits of starting your day with a morning run
Team Metabolic Health Running in the morning offers numerous benefits, from boosting metabolism to enhancing mental clarity. Here are six amazing reasons to start your day with a run Running is undoubtedly a fantastic way to achieve your fitness goals, embraced by millions for its numerous benefits. It’s one of the simplest forms of exercise, accessible to […]
Health Rounds: Next generation Lilly weight-loss drug shows added heart, liver benefits
Team Metabolic Health This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies twice a week. To receive it in your inbox for free sign up here, opens new tab Eli Lilly’s (LLY.N), opens new tab experimental next generation weight-loss drug mimics three hormones instead of just one or two and continues to […]
Blood test that can predict if weight loss can help manage sugar-Here’s all you need to know
Team Metabolic Health They found that measuring certain fats in serum before one loses weight could predict which type of blood sugar will improve following weight loss. A blood test that can measure fats in serums could help predict if weight loss can be effective in helping a pre-diabetic patient manage blood sugar levels. People with pre-diabetes […]
Eli Lilly jumps deeper into AI with $409M Genetic Leap deal
Team Metabolic Health Eli Lilly has vaulted into an AI-enabled drug discovery deal, partnering with RNA specialist Genetic Leap in a pact worth up to $409 million in upfront and milestone payments. New York-based Genetic Leap is built on AI models designed to support the discovery of RNA-targeted drugs. The stack features technologies for discovering […]
Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease
Team Metabolic Health Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs. The message emblazoned on a walkway window at the airport in Burlington, Vt., is a startling departure from the usual tourism posters and welcome banners: […]
Experts highlight the effects of intermittent fasting on the body
Team Metabolic Health It is crucial for individuals considering intermittent fasting to consult with a healthcare professional, particularly if they have underlying health conditions, mentioned Dr Kumar Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity for its potential benefits, including weight loss and improved metabolic health. However, concerns about its impact on the liver, a vital organ responsible […]
Study reveals your nose can tell a lot about these hidden diseases
Team Metabolic Health From acne to wolf’s nose, here’s how the nose can tell us a lot about our health. The nose is a prominent feature on the face, but thanks to unconscious selective attention, we can choose to not let it get in our line of vision. However, even though the brain works hard to ignore […]
Should women stop smoking before conception? Is there ‘no safe period’ for smoking during pregnancy? Study answers
Team Metabolic Health A new study sheds light on whether women should stop smoking before conception and if there is ‘no safe period’ for smoking during pregnancy. Most women stop smoking when they learn that they are with a child. Every cigarette packet comes with a warning against smoking while pregnant. But is there any ‘safe period’ […]
Eye Drops To Eliminate Need For Reading Glasses to Hit The Indian Market by October
Team Metabolic Health Mumbai-headquartered Entod Pharmaceuticals launched “PresVu” eye drops made using pilocarpine – the medicine that treats ‘presbyopia’ by reducing the size of the pupils which helps to see objects up close. Starting first week of October, prescription-based drops will be available across pharmacies costing Rs 350. The medicine is indicated for the treatment […]
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic shortage expected to continue into Q4
Team Metabolic Health A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab said the shortage of lower strengths of its diabetes drug Ozempic has deteriorated, with intermittent shortages for all strengths expected into the final quarter of 2024 […]
Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much
Team Metabolic Health In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways. Even before Georgia Outlaw met her new nephrologist, she had made her decision: Although her kidneys were failing, she didn’t want to begin dialysis. Ms. Outlaw, 77, a […]
Beat the bloat: 5 easy dietitian-approved tips to keep you feeling light and free
Team Metabolic Health Feeling bloated can be a real downer, but you don’t have to put up with it. We’ve rounded up five easy, dietitian-approved tips to help you beat the bloat. Ever had that “why did I eat so much?” moment when your belly feels like it’s about to burst? Bloating can totally ruin your day, […]
