By AMANDA SEITZ WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. The costly proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services immediately sets the stage for … Read more
 "Biden wants to make weight-loss drugs more accessible. Will it pass the Trump test? – Firstpost")
Good news awaits millions of Americans suffering from obesity and desperate to shed the kilos. The Biden administration has announced a proposal to require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs. The Health and Human Services (HHS) Department unveiled the proposal on Tuesday to add anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro under Medicare … Read more
 "Can weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy cause blindness? – Firstpost")
The world has long been concerned about obesity. It has long been known for its connections to non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Initially presented as a simple fix for this issue, Ozempic and Wegovy quickly gained popularity as weight loss choices, even among Hollywood celebrities. A new study published on Wednesday in the … Read more
 "Why is it so difficult to lose weight? ‘Fat cells’ may be the reason – Firstpost")
Losing weight is a challenging process, but keeping it off can be even more difficult. Researchers have been investigating why this happens, and they may have found the answer. Studies suggest that even after weight loss, fat cells retain a “memory” of obesity. This finding explains why maintaining weight loss can be so tough. The … Read more
 "Gen X and millennials at greater risk of cancer than older generations. Here’s why – Firstpost")
A new study, led by the American Cancer Society, has found that Gen X and millennials are at a heightened risk to 17 types of cancer, such as small intestine cancer, kidney cancer and pancreatic cancer. Researchers say a combination of factors, including obesity and a sedentary lifestyle could be the reason read more A … Read more
 "How lifestyle choices & genetics drive alarming surge in fatty liver disease – Firstpost")
Fatty liver disease is a growing concern in India with factors such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and genetic predispositions playing key roles in its development. The disease progresses from simple fat accumulation in the liver to severe conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer if left untreated. In India, lifestyle factors like sedentary behaviour and … Read more
 "Study in Lancet – Firstpost")
The groundbreaking international study found that the rates of diabetes in adults doubled from about 7 per cent to about 14 per cent from 1990 to 2022 read more A new study by Lancet found that the number of people suffering from diabetes has doubled over the past 30 years to more than 800 million … Read more
 "How urban diets and artificial sweeteners are raising global diabetes risk – Firstpost")
On World Diabetes Day, learn about diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies and the need for proactive lifestyle changes. Factors such as poor dietary habits, a heavy reliance on processed foods and misconceptions surrounding artificial sweeteners significantly contribute to the increasing global diabetes rates. read more A staggering 422 million people worldwide are grappling with diabetes, with … Read more
 "What is body roundness index (BRI)? Can it be an alternative to BMI? – Firstpost")
How do you measure a person’s health? Body Mass Index (BMI) is the answer we all know. But BMI could soon be passé. A new metric has caught the attention of health experts and enthusiasts alike. It’s called the Body Roundness Index (BRI). BMI has long been the go-to tool for assessing health based on … Read more
 "India is the world’s diabetes capital. Here’s why samosas, cakes are to blame – Firstpost")
Are you among those who cannot resist India’s beloved snack samosa? Are cakes and cookies your comfort food? Then it is high time to read this report. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has revealed a link between foods rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including ultra-processed and fast foods, and India’s status as the world’s … Read more
 "What is the ‘bleeding eye’ virus that has killed 15 in Rwanda? – Firstpost")
