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Sweat health monitor measures levels of disease markers

A wearable health monitor can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. The 3D-printed monitor could someday provide a simple and non-invasive way to track health conditions and diagnose common diseases, such as diabetes, gout, kidney disease or heart disease. The monitor was able to accurately monitor the levels of volunteers’ […]

Published on June 20, 2024

WHO Warns Against Fake Copies of Ozempic, Wegovy

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued warnings on fake drugs claiming to contain the active ingredient found in Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Wegovy. Surging demand has outpaced supply for Ozempic, Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on June 20, 2024

Adding Nuts to Diet Results in More Weight Loss

Folks dieting to drop pounds should consider eating a fistful of nuts here and there, a new review suggests. People who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily as part of a calorie-cutting diet wound up losing more weight than those on the same… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on June 20, 2024