ALBANY, N.Y. – New York City officials urged the state’s top court on Wednesday to reinstate the city’s ban on big sodas, arguing that the local Board of Health has authority to restrict products that make people obese and contribute to disease. The 2012 ban against peddling sugary drinks larger …
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Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino recently revealed that he was diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH. The Miami Dolphins legend said the discovery came years ago after a routine checkup when he was feeling sluggish. “MASH is a serious form of liver disease characterized by an excessive buildup …
Read More »Weight-loss surgery pros and cons in the spotlight after singer's 'scary' experience
Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the band Wilson Phillips, recently shared her “very scary” experience on social media after having her laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) …
Read More »Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns
Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and obesity could interfere with medical imaging, such as PET and CT (“CAT”) scans. CT scans are often used to get detailed internal images to detect …
Read More »Even low-calorie processed food causes weight gain, testosterone loss in men, study suggests
Not all calories are created equal, and some could do far greater harm to men’s health, new research suggests. A small study led by a team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may negatively affect men’s metabolism and fertility even when calorie, protein, carbohydrate …
Read More »Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood
Even one or two sodas a day could be disrupting your gut health enough to affect your mood, a new study has found. Researchers in Germany examined more than 900 adults — about half with clinical depression and half without — and found that those who drank more soft drinks …
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