Although the flagship GLP-1 brands Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have become household names, new benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss are still being discovered, and there’s a long pipeline of GLP-1 drugs in development. They all work essentially the same way—by mimicking peptides (small-chain proteins) naturally produced in the body to regulate glucose metabolism,… Read More »
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From collagen to Covid: Why clinical trials are important
I just finished doing a peer review on a clinical study about breast implants, and I always find this activity enlightening. Clinical research requires this sort of independent double-check (the reviewers’ and the author’s identity are blinded to each other to eliminate bias). So many issues need good clinical trials now, from best practices to… Read More »
Mind the gap: How to treat post-pregnancy abdominal muscle separation (diastasis)
Pop singer Ciara has reportedly been working hard at the gym to correct her abdominal muscle separation, called a diastasis, after the birth of her second child. And she says its working, giving motivation to a dedicated following of moms everywhere. But the question of ‘will exercise work for this condition’ is far from settled…. Read More »
Do collagen supplements work for healthy skin?
If you are a regular reader you know that I am always interested in the newest things, but skeptical about products and procedures making claims that aren’t proven with hard evidence from clinical trials. Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular, but because they are not required to undergo FDA trials, I have long had doubts… Read More »
