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Move over, Ozempic.

Researchers say a similar medication helped more than 200 overweight adults shed an average of 15.6% of their body weight after 48 weeks — with less muscle lost.

The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide — which included “significant” decreases in heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol — were shared this week at the American Diabetes Association’s annual science conference in Orlando.



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“These findings demonstrated that the use of pemvidutide may have important effects on the quality of weight loss and cardiometabolic-associated comorbidities of obesity,”...

New weight loss drug may be better than Ozempic — here’s how

If losing weight is your goal, you may benefit from increasing your protein and fiber intake. These two nutrients play an important role in keeping you full and satisfied by giving meals and snacks more staying power. While most of us get plenty of protein, about 93% of adults in the United States aren’t hitting their daily fiber goals. In this 7-day meal plan, we map out a week of high-protein, high-fiber meals and snacks to help you achieve your health and weight loss goals.

7-Day High-Protein, High-Fiber Meal Plan for Weight Loss, Created by a Dietitian

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Managing high blood pressure can be an intricate and delicate balancing act, where every lifestyle choice plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy equilibrium. Embracing natural strategies, like limiting alcohol and getting regular exercise, can make a significant difference. These healthy choices may also lead to shedding a few pounds, which can be a particularly impactful option for controlling high blood pressure. “When people lose weight, they are relieving a lot of extra stress on the body,” explains Meghan Garcia-Webb, MD, who is triple-board-certified in internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine.

Does Losing Weight Lower Blood Pressure? A Doctor of Obesity Medicine Responds

As the popularity of drugs used for weight loss continues to explode, a new study is shedding light on which drug is most effective for weight loss. Mounjaro, a drug with the main active ingredient tirzepatide, was found to be more helpful in helping people lose weight and maintain their weight loss, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

What's better for weight loss, Mounjaro or Ozempic? New study provides answer

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Modern medicine significantly improves our quality of life, especially when addressing major health challenges like obesity. As we age, the effects of obesity become more significant, but losing weight and enhancing health is achievable.

Weight Loss After 50: New Tools for Lasting Change

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bloating, heavy legs, and water retention are common problems, especially in spring. The causes? There can be many. One of the most frequent is a sedentary lifestyle and a diet richer in sugars and fats during the winter months. stress that the body undergoes with the change of season can...

5 Vegetables to Eat for Debloating and Weight Loss

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The controversial use of Ozempic for weight loss has been on the rise among Hollywood stars, but an expert has warned of the effects of rapid weight loss

'Ozempic face' fears as expert warns of 4 issues with rapid weight-loss technique

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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The buzz around appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic has skyrocketed thanks to social media, but as these medications gain popularity, it's crucial to remember that scientific understanding of their effects is still evolving.

Is 'Ozempic Face' Real? The Controversial Side Effect of a Popular Weight Loss Drug

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Denver, CO

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Most patients stop using Wegovy, Ozempic for weight loss within two years, analysis finds

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Weight loss can be complicated—here's how she did it.

How Did Kelly Clarkson Lose Weight? Here's Everything You Need to Know About Her Journey

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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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Dr. Oz discusses a weight-loss plan that works

Q: I started taking one of those new GLP-1 medications to lose weight, but I stopped taking it after about two months because I didn’t like...

Dr. Oz discusses a weight-loss plan that works

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