How sugar-sweetened beverages may harm your health

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Beware of This Silent Health Threat

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as sodas, fruit punch, and lemonade, whether at home or outside, has become a common practice. However, experts warn that these beverages may lead to significant harm to health, ranging from infections in teeth and kidneys to heart disease. Aug 26, 2024
Ozempic and the uncomfortable truth

Weight Loss Drugs: A New Perspective on Metabolic Activity

The world of weight loss medications is being reevaluated following a study led by Professor Donal O'Shea of St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) and the UCD School of Medicine. The research focused on the medication Ozempic, a drug that has been under public scrutiny for some time. The study's findings, published in the Journal of the Obesity Society, challenge the prevailing belief that weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Monjaro primarily work by promoting satiety and reducing food intake. Aug 23, 2024