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Higher doses of semaglutide aid weight loss in Indians too: Lancet study

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Semaglutide for diabetes and weight loss: FIT speaks to study researchers to learn more. Published: July 05, 2023, 7:00 am IST Semaglutide for weight loss: Lancet study researcher talks to FIT Advertisment |) Semaglutide for weight loss: Lancet study researcher talks to FIT Advertisment ” src=”https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2023-07%2F2dc4391c-721d-4e54-b426-386cf3b1c1a9%2Fdiabetes_hero2.jpg” srcset=”https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2023 -07%2F2dc4391c-721d-4e54-b426-386cf3b1c1a9%2Fdiabetes_hero2.jpg?w=480 480w, https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2023-07%2F2dc4391c-721d-4e54-b426-386cf3b 1c1a9%2Fdiabetes_hero2. jpg?w=960 960w, https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2023-07%2F2dc4391c-721d-4e54-b426-386cf3b1c1a9%2Fdiabetes_hero2.jpg?w=1200 1200w, … Read more

15 enjoyable movies that are actually a little depressing when you think about them

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15 enjoyable movies that are actually a little depressing when you think about them

Sorry we just screwed it up for you. 1. “Forrest Gump” (1994) Advertisment Advertisment Oh yes. Who doesn’t love the story of our cute simpleton, Forrest, who hurtles through the historic events of the 20th century like a feather in the wind? It’s a heartwarming story until you realize the undercurrent of sadness that runs … Read more

First Canadian study successfully uses phage therapy to stop life-threatening UTIs caused by superbugs

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First Canadian study successfully uses phage therapy to stop life-threatening UTIs caused by superbugs

The first Canadian study using phages to treat superbug infections is underway with scientists reporting a preliminary but encouraging initial success story. “You are considered clinically and biologically clear,” Victoria Marshall said as she read a text message from her doctor about the results of her latest tests. It brought her to tears. Advertisment “Good, … Read more

Konan diagnosed with PTSD after stepfather was shot by gunmen sent to kill him

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Konan and Krept

Share this article via facebookShare Share this article via whatsapp Share this article via Twitter Share this article via messenger Konan opened up about the trauma that led to PTSD for a hard-hitting Channel 4 documentary. The 33-year-old, who is one half of musical duo Krept and Konan, allows cameras to film him undergoing trauma … Read more

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How to deadhead coneflowers – expert advice for a longer lasting floral display

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Q: I planted several new coneflowers (echinacea) in my garden this year as part of a drought-tolerant prairie-garden program. They have started to bloom and are beautiful, but I wonder what to do when the flowers fade. Should I deadhead them, and if so, what’s the best approach? A: Dead plants are beneficial in more … Read more

How to avoid passing on your fears and anxieties to your children

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How to avoid passing on your fears and anxieties to your children

The most common fear among parents at Mary Beth Somich’s private practice in North Carolina is that they will pass on their mental health issues to their children. Often another family member has experienced these struggles and parents worry that this story will extend to their children. They fear perpetuating these intergenerational cycles and seek … Read more

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Conquer post-lunch drowsiness with a botanical buzz

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Conquer post-lunch drowsiness with a botanical buzz

An Israeli entrepreneur has developed a drink he claims will end the infamous post-lunch dip that leaves many sleepy, less alert and unproductive. This annoying tiredness is actually the result of a natural phenomenon that helps the body regulate the sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. Many suffer from a post-lunch “dip” that leaves … Read more

No company willing to sign up: NFL Players Association president reveals two big reasons life insurance isn’t happening

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No company willing to sign up: NFL Players Association president reveals two big reasons life insurance isn't happening

In a recent statement, NFL Players Association president JC Tretter shed light on the vexing issue of lifetime health insurance for players. Tretter revealed two major hurdles that have hindered the implementation of this much-discussed benefit. Addressing the concerns of both players and fans, Tretter highlighted the need for a solution to ensure players’ post-career … Read more

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Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: the garden of microbes in the gut

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Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: the garden of microbes in the gut

July 4, 2023 at 7:01 am EDT (Illustrations by Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Post) Comment on this storyComment Think of your gut microbiome as an intestinal garden, teeming with trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that play a crucial role in your health. Advertisment Whether the beneficial microbes in your gut thrive or are displaced by … Read more

Denver area hospitals expand mental health and addiction treatment, but we just need more

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Denver area hospitals expand mental health and addiction treatment, but we just need more

Anne Felton, senior director for inpatient behavioral health at UCHealth, stands in the new behavioral health unit at the University of Colorado Hospital June 14, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado. UCHealth will soon open unit to support mental health crisis. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) The Denver region is seeing an influx of new mental … Read more

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