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Tirzepatide succeeds in obesity in SURMOUNT-1, says Lilly
The once-weekly investigational twincretin drug is in phase 3 development for obesity and under regulatory review, with a decision expected soon...
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Meta-analysis confirms neuroprotective benefit of metformin
Metformin, the most commonly prescribed antidiabetic drug, may be neuroprotective, while diabetes is associated with an excess risk of...
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Combo of SGLT2 inhibitor + GLP-1 RA boosts diabetes survival
Survival of patients with type 2 diabetes and CVD rose by 80% when they received both an SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 RA, compared with either class...
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Type 2 diabetes remission possible for those with lower BMI
Having a normal BMI is no barrier to experiencing type 2 diabetes remission with a structured weight-loss program, show U.K. results.
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New HF guidelines feature ‘quad’ therapy, tweaked terminology
They include new generalist-friendly labels for the traditional but obscurely named four stages of HF that, it is hoped, will have wider reach and...
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Artificial sweeteners: A modifiable cancer risk?
“Our findings do not support the use of artificial sweeteners as safe alternatives for sugar in foods or beverages,” said the researchers. An...
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Intermittent fasting good for weight loss, at least short term
Three different types of ‘intermittent fasting’ diets seem to safely produce a 3%-8% weight loss in 8-12 weeks in certain groups of people.
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Mild COVID-19 infection linked to later type 2 diabetes
Results point to the need to monitor blood glucose following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Food insecurity linked to metabolic syndrome in Hispanic/Latino youth
Youth in the lowest food security category had significantly lower HDL-C compared with youth with high food security.
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Lawsuit: 18-inch sponge left in stomach for 5 years; migrates internally
Because of its size, Ms. Boerste’s attorneys characterized the 18-by-18-inch object as ‘more like a towel.’