Weight loss reduces the risk of growths linked to colorectal cancer
A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their chances of later developing colorectal adenoma—a type of benign growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that could lead to colorectal cancer.
Semaglutide superior to liraglutide for weight loss
Among adults with overweight or obesity, once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide plus counseling for diet and physical activity results in significantly greater weight loss at 68 weeks than once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide, according to a study published in the Jan. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Low testosterone levels in women associated with doubled risk of cardiac events
A Monash University study has challenged the view that testosterone is bad for women's hearts, showing that for women aged over 70, having low testosterone levels actually doubles the risk of a cardiac event.
FDA approves Ryaltris nasal spray for seasonal allergic rhinitis
The FDA approved olopatadine hydrochloride and mometasone furoate nasal spray for the treatment of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 12 years and older, according to a press release.
Lucky genes can help protect people with obesity from some disease
Geneticists have revealed why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, while others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Breathlessness With `Long COVID` May Point to Heart Damage
Shortness of breath in people with "long COVID" might not just be about the lungs — it may indicate heart damage from the disease, new research suggests.
Could Viagra Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
Viagra, a drug long used to treat erectile dysfunction, may double as a potential weapon against Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Role of social entrepreneurship in obesity prevention
Obesity has sometimes been called the silent epidemic, exposing millions of adults and children around the world to increased risks of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.