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A Skeptic’s Guide to Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Agonists - Skeptic
William Meller, MD, examines the GLP-1 drug phenomenon. Are these “miracle” weight loss drugs worth the hype, or just expensive lifetime prescriptions with serious trade-offs? The surprising science and sobering risks revealed.
Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes across income levels, study says - statnews.com
Across all income levels, bariatric surgery resulted in better diabetes control than GLP-1s or similar medications, a study found.
The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses? - The Conversation
Despite overwhelming research showing that flu vaccines keep people out of hospital, fewer Canadians are getting vaccinated. Trust isn’t the only factor keeping people from getting the jab.
Finger prick blood test trial 'could revolutionise' Alzheimer's diagnosis, say experts - Ground News
A new trial has been launched which could see a finger prick blood test “revolutionise” the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, experts have said.
Why the same cold virus makes some people more miserable than others - The Washington Post
A new study shows the intricacies of the cold virus and how it interacts with nasal airway cells, revealing why some people are hit harder than others.
Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover - Medical Xpress
Pioneering research by experts at the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney has shown that heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, opening up the possibility of new regenerative treatments for cardiov…