GLP-1 Agonist May Reduce COVID-19 Deaths, Study Suggests
A trial designed to study heart health turned up a surprising result linked to COVID-19 outcomes.
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Ozempic and Wegovy - What is the Difference?
Same active ingredient, different approvals. Here's what actually separates Ozempic from Wegovy in Australia.
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Research Shows GLP-1 Agonists Reduce Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients
A major trial found real kidney and cardiovascular benefits for people managing both diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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The Role of Taste in Regulating Eating Habits: Insights From New Research
Scientists have found a second, taste-driven pathway that helps regulate how quickly we eat.
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How Bad Can Processed Foods Be?
A closer look at the Nova food classification system, and what the evidence does and doesn't tell us about ultra-processed foods.
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Is Our Perception of Obesity Wrong?
A look at the science of satiety, and why framing obesity as a personal failing doesn't hold up against the evidence.
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Are GLP-1 Agonists Seen as the Easy Way Out?
A look at how GLP-1 medicines work, what's required alongside treatment, and why the 'easy way out' framing misses the full picture.
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GLP-1 Agonists: A Potential Game-Changer in Heart Disease Treatment?
The SELECT trial found a 20% reduction in major cardiac events among people taking semaglutide for weight management.
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Chronic UTIs: The Realities and Struggles of Effective Treatment
A look at why some UTIs keep coming back, who's most at risk, and what current research is exploring.
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Understanding the Risks: Alcohol and Medication Interaction
A practical look at how alcohol interacts with common medications, and who's most at risk.
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