obesity – PharmaNerd

Metformin and the Microbiome

Most people familiar with the diabetes drug metformin know that it can have some unpleasant effects on the digestive tract

We sometimes think of changes in body weight as a side effect of some medications, but this can be an

There are many well-known negative health effects associated with being overweight or obese, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes,

Semaglutide, a diabetes medication, which is already available in an injectable form sold under the name Ozempic™ may be coming

People with high cholesterol or other risk factors for heart attacks and strokes are often prescribed medications to lower cholesterol,

Blaming overweight and obese patients for their condition is counterproductive and unfortunately commonplace, both in society and at the doctor’s

Weight loss surgery is now recommended as a treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes who have a body mass

Diabetes and cancer are both very serious diseases that seem to have very different origins and effects on the body.

The combination of diabetes and depression offers a challenge to patients and healthcare providers alike. We are beginning to see

Losing weight is a goal many of us aspire to, and there is some debate about the best ways to