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As for “obesity is a disease,” the extent to which it should be called a “disease” has been debated. Moreover, being classified as “obese” comes from the BMI, which has long been called out for being racist, sexist, and profoundly unhelpful for determining someone’s health. “At present day, [BMI] has been widely adopted by the …
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Nov. 6, 2023 – It’s new, it’s exciting, and it’s a topic that has many diabetes researchers and doctors cautiously optimistic, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach until more evidence arrives. But for older people with type 2 diabetes, as well as for those who are starting treatment, the news may be a clear …
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World-renowned K-pop artist G-Dragon was arrested in South Korea for allegedly using drugs. The musician rose to prominance as part of BigBang. Source: Getty Images The Gist: K-pop artist G-Dragon was arrested for drug use in South Korea. The musician rose to worldwide popularity as part of Korean boy band BigBang. Details on his arrest …
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Oct. 5, 2023 – People taking popular medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus for weight loss are at higher risk for potentially serious stomach and intestinal issues, compared to people taking a weight loss drug approved in 2014, a large study reveals. Those taking one of these drugs, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, …
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Aug. 15, 2023 – A new poll out this month showed that 45% of U.S. adults are interested in taking a prescription medication for weight loss. That’s good news, according to doctors who are on the front lines of the nation’s obesity epidemic, because it may mean that views about obesity as personal failure or …
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is being roasted across social media after appearing in a “MAGA rap” music video. Put out by the conservative rapper known as Forgiato Blow, whose real name is Kurt Jantz, the video made its YouTube premiere on Sunday and received glowing promotion from Greene on Twitter. “I never thought I’d …
July 14, 2023 – “I’ve always been a little wary of needles,” Heather, 65, a resident of Southern California, said as she reminisced about a long-ago high school biology class. The instructor asked them all to prick their finger to find out their blood type. It took her the whole hour to work up her …
Now that The Idol has reached its ignominious end, attention is likely to return to its co-creator Sam Levinson’s other controversial show, Euphoria, which has also received its fair share of negative press lately. While many of the reports about troublesome behind-the-scenes behavior have revolved around the treatment of its female stars, it looks like …
It sounds simple, but the obesity crisis may be one of the most complicated medical problems humans have ever faced. Understanding why we gain weight in the first place may be the key to reclaiming our collective health. Source: https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230705/new-drugs-cant-change-how-little-we-know-about-obesity?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Earlier today, Politico reported that law enforcement officials investigating a bag of cocaine left at the White House were unlikely to determine who was responsible for it. But where the most powerful U.S. government agencies—Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, FBI—may have failed, right-wing Twitter is ready to pick up the slack. They’ve already attempted to …
This is the second in a three-part series on the obesity crisis. Part one tackles a complicated question – why does the obesity rate keep rising despite our efforts to stop it? — and can be found here. Part three shows how doctors and patients can make treatment better and can be found here. [link …
June 12, 2023 – Johnna Mendenall had never been “the skinny friend,” she said, but the demands of motherhood – along with a sedentary desk job – made weight management even more difficult. Worried that family type 2 diabetes would catch up with her, she decided to start Wegovy shots for weight loss. She was …
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