#obes tag - Briefly

Ozempic and Wegovy Users Had Less Risk of Suicidal Thoughts in Large Study

People taking Ozempic and Wegovy are slightly less likely to have suicidal thoughts than those not taking the drugs.

The study used a large population and found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts in those taking the drugs.

Obesity is a growing concern in Brooklyn, affecting both individuals and the community.

Obesity increases the risk of many other health issues and places a financial burden on the healthcare system.

High-fat diets affect genes linked to obesity, colon cancer, irritable bowels, immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk.

A UC Riverside study fed mice three different high-fat diets and found concerning changes in gene expression, impacting various bodily functions.

Understanding diabetes today requires holding two conflicting realities in your head simultaneously.

New classes of weight-loss drugs are changing the way we think and talk about weight, dieting, and obesity.

These weight-loss drugs offer fast and easy weight loss and unexpected cardiac benefits, but high costs and poor accessibility pose challenges.

Obesity is not solely due to personal character, but also influenced by modern factors like sedentary work and processed foods.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are expensive, raising questions about access and healthcare priorities.

New classes of weight-loss drugs are changing the way we think and talk about weight, dieting, and obesity.

These weight-loss drugs offer fast and easy weight loss and unexpected cardiac benefits, but high costs and poor accessibility pose challenges.

Obesity is not solely due to personal character, but also influenced by modern factors like sedentary work and processed foods.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are expensive, raising questions about access and healthcare priorities.