Tag - Medication

What Occurs When you Stop Taking Medication for Weight Loss?

Anti-obesity drugs alone may not be effective at maintaining weight loss. Credit: PixaobayCutting-edge medications for obesity such as injectable liraglutide, marketed as Saxenda, produce notable outcomes within the initial year. Recent studies investigate the sustainability of these results post-treatment cessation.Recently, there has been a rapid surge in popularity for the latest class of weight-loss...

Medication Activates Dormant Bone Cells to Ease Lower Back Discomfort

Navitoclax knocked out pain-triggering senescent osteoclasts to relieve back painDepositphotosIn positive developments for the 80% of Americans experiencing lower back pain during their lifetime, scientists have discovered that repurposing an existing drug can effectively target dormant osteoclast cells, reducing spinal hypersensitivity.Xu Cao, a senior author and Orthopedic Surgery professor at Johns Hopkins University School...

US and UK Approve Potent Weight Loss Medication

In trials that included controlled diet and exercise, tirzepatide performed better than semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)Credit: DepositphotosThe FDA's approval of Eli Lilly's Zepbound marks a significant milestone for the United States in the rapidly growing global field of efficient weight loss solutions. The company has provided details on the drug's pricing, recommended doses, insurance coverage,...