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GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, 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 a … 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
Two hundred pounds used to sound heavy. Today, it is simply average. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult American man weighs about 208 pounds, while the average woman weighs more than 170 pounds. Compared with Americans in the early 1960s, adults today are only about an … 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
TLDR: Obesity: Leads to conditions increasing CVD risk. Diabetes Mellitus: Greatly raises the likelihood of heart disease and stroke. Hypertension: Causes severe heart and blood vessel damage. Sedentary Lifestyle: Doubles the risk of heart disease. Tobacco Use: Significantly increases the chance of developing CVD. 1. Obesity Obesity is a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases. According … Read more