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Popular GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound have transformed obesity treatment, helping millions lose significant weight. But for a large number of patients, the medications fall short, fail entirely, or come with side effects that make long-term use impossible. New research and clinical experience are now revealing why. Obesity, scientists say, is not … Read more
Based on the best nationally representative data available today, about 15% of adult women in the United States are currently using a GLP-1 medication, according to KFF. When translated into population terms, that equals roughly 19 million American women taking drugs like semaglutide or tirzepatide for weight loss, diabetes, or other metabolic conditions. That figure … Read more
People in the US are known for being overweight. Unfortunately, the whole world see us that way. Therefore, it’s not unusual that a question “How much does the average American weigh?” is so common. And the answer actually proves the point, as it is 199.8 pounds for adult men and 170.8 pounds for adult women. … Read more
Last week at NCHStats did not feel like a “content week.” It felt like a real-life week that just happened to run through data, health, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. The hidden mineral reserves story kicked things off, and honestly, it started as a mess. Numbers everywhere. Everyone had a different idea of what … Read more
A new study is drawing attention to a nutrient most people barely think about, choline, and its potentially powerful connection to brain aging, obesity, and early neurological decline. The findings, published in Aging and Disease, suggest that low choline levels combined with obesity may accelerate pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear. As … Read more
Cardiovascular disease rarely develops because of one single cause. The risk builds through a combination of medical conditions, daily habits, age, family history and the environment in which a person lives. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are among the biggest risk factors. Diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet and excessive alcohol use can … Read more