More than one-quarter of people with Type 2 diabetes now use GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications that includes Ozempic. But new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests these widely prescribed drugs may be less effective for some patients because of their genetics. The study found that about 10% of people carry genetic variants linked to a phenomenon known as GLP-1 resistance. Individuals with these variants appear to produce higher levels of the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate blood sugar, yet the hormone does not seem to work as effectively in their bodies. Researchers focused…
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A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks. Developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the university spinout company DIOSynVax (DVX) Ltd, the experimental vaccine was found to be safe and caused no significant side effects in a study involving 39 healthy volunteers. Unlike conventional vaccines that target specific virus strains, this vaccine was designed to protect against multiple members of the Sarbeco coronavirus family. This group includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as SARS and…
The Federal Aviation Administration said the Trump administration’s plans to construct a 259-foot tall arch less than a mile from Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport would likely not pose risks to aviation safety.But evaluators recommended that red, blinking obstruction lights similar to the ones atop the Washington Monument be added to the design — a common measure for large structures that go up near airports.“The hypothetical building, at the filed heights listed above, would have no significant adverse effect on airspace” or navigation procedures into and around the airport, evaluators wrote in a feasibility study released Friday.The F.A.A. must still…
Eye and Vision ChangesThe most notable side effect associated with MIRV is eye and vision changes.[4] In fact, MIRV carries a black box warning for serious eye-related problems.[5] A black box warning is the FDA’s strongest safety warning, and is used to call attention to side effects that can become severe or life-threatening if they’re not monitored and treated early.[6]Nearly 6 in 10 people treated with MIRV experience some form of eye-related side effect.[5] On average, people develop eye symptoms about a month after treatment. Some people notice symptoms within the first few weeks of treatment.[5]Side effects can include:[5]Blurry visionDry or irritated…
Want to improve your diet and fitness levels? First check what your body type is. Here are the best exercise and diet tactics for your body type according to the experts Are you eating healthily and exercising more, yet still not getting the results you hoped for? ‘If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy weight, despite your best efforts, it could be that you’re not working in sync with your body type,’ says Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist Jade Imani who works with sports brand Healthspanelite.co.uk. ‘When it comes to getting fit, there’s no such thing as one size fits…
The side effect rates are fairly similar, but that doesn’t mean that each drug will affect everyone equally. Anthony Puopolo, MD, an internal medicine physician and the chief medical officer at the telehealth platform LifeMD, believes that Foundayo hits some people harder: “The types of symptoms are the same — the intensity and dropout rate are not.”In the studies that led to their FDA approvals, about 6.9 percent of oral Wegovy users on the maximum dose discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal issues. By contrast, 10 percent of Foundayo users discontinued their treatment.[1][2]Preventing and Managing GI ProblemsTo…
Improved fitness and weight loss aren’t the only benefits strength training has to offer. David Wiener, Training Specialist at Freeletics reveals 6 other benefits everyone should know about By now, most people are aware that incorporating strength training into your workout routine is probably a good idea. We know that weight training is a great way to manage your weight and gain lean muscle, which increases your metabolic rate or simply put the number of calories your body burns at rest. strength training offers a myriad of benefits in addition to this But, strength training offers a myriad of benefits in…
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?The primary cause of type 2 diabetes is a resistance to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the pancreas produces, and it regulates how sugar (glucose) moves from the bloodstream to cells.[3]When you have type 2 diabetes, glucose doesn’t move into the cells effectively; this is called insulin resistance. Instead, insulin builds up in the bloodstream, causing high blood sugar. In turn, your pancreas tries to make even more insulin, and it might not be able to make enough.If you have insulin resistance, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have diabetes, but it can lead to weight…
Exercise during a heatwave isn’t much fun. Training and Nutrition Specialist David Wiener reveals 6 key steps to creating an ideal summer workout routine to ensure you stay on track of your goals As the weather gets warmer, it can be hard to stick to an exercise regime. Sometimes the last thing you want to do in the hot weather is exercise. But exercising over the summer months doesn’t have to be a chore. the last thing you want to do in the hot weather is exercise Creating an exercise regime which works for you over the summer months is…
French prosecutors said on Friday that they had opened a preliminary investigation into the treatment of French activists who have accused the Israeli authorities of abuse after the pro-Palestinian flotilla they were on was intercepted en route to Gaza.The prosecutors, part of France’s antiterrorism office, said in a statement that they would investigate the activists’ allegations of torture and war crimes. The flotilla’s detention drew increased international attention after an Israeli government minister last month posted a video of himself taunting detained activists.The Israeli authorities have denied mistreating the activists, who were released and deported to Turkey.The French investigation comes…