Setmelanotide, an investigational melanocortin-4 receptor agonist, reduced body mass index (BMI) by a mean 15% at 16 weeks and 26% at 12 months in people with hypothalamic obesity in a phase II open-label trial. Developer Rhythm Pharmaceuticals said phase III ... More »
WHILE THE IDEA of algae oil sounds pretty gross to us, the substance has been popping up left and right online recently. Could something as repulsive sounding as oil made from algae really have enough health benefits to blow up on the internet? Avery Zenker, R... More »
AFTER THE RECEPTION to Chris Hemsworth's previous three outings as norse god/superhero Thor—in Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame—were lauded by fans and critics alike, he felt like going for a clean 4-for-4 sweep with Thor: Love and... More »
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the c... More »
IF YOU'RE DEDICATED to fitness, you’ve probably heard about creatine. It has a following among athletes, bodybuilders, and even endurance athletes. Creatine is most studied supplement on the market, after all—and its benefits are proven. So then comes the ques... More »
YOU HAVE PROBABLY considered taking a probiotic supplement at some point in your life. Maybe a friend took one and said it worked for them. Or your doctor recommended it when you brought up some bloating issues. Probiotic supplements been known as a "no harm, ... More »
ANYONE WHO SPENDS significant time in the gym is probably willing to admit that muscle building isn't easy. It takes a ton of dedication, which is difficult to muster up day in and day out. So, it's only natural for people to look for quick fixes. That often t... More »
EVER FELT THE desire to chuck your bathroom scale out the window?Waiting for those three little digits to pop up may create a rollercoaster of emotions. One day you're down the three pounds you've been looking to shed, the next you're up three and back where y... More »
LOSING WEIGHT IS hard. From the diet changes to the ramped-up workouts, it can take a serious overhaul of your lifestyle. And usually, the goal is to decrease body fat and increase muscle. But sometimes in that quest, you can start to lose muscle instead of fa... More »
IF YOU'VE EVER seen Maroon 5 perform live, whether that's in person or during one of their many televised performances through the years, you've probably seen one thing in particular: Adam Levine with his shirt off. Performing during a rock and roll show is no... More »
At present, pharmacogenomic tests are not available for all medications and are not widely employed as preventive measures in patient care. Globally, health insurance often does not even cover pharmacogenomic tests. This may change in the future, however, espe... More »
Women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, according to new guidance issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.It's a considerable drop in age from the prior recommendations, which said women should start getting biennial... More »