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Novo: Amycretin Causes 22 Percent Weight Loss

Novo Nordisk on Friday announced early-stage trial results for its amycretin obesity drug for subcutaneous injection, saying people with obesity or overweight treated with the drug achieved a 22% weight loss after 36 weeks. Shares jumped on the release and traded up 7% at… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 24, 2025

Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducing dementia risk

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where […]

Published on January 23, 2025