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When the Breakthrough Obesity G-Agonist Drugs Exceed Expectations

Ground Truths • 7742 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Medical Research Cardiovascular Health Diabetes
  1. The expanding GLP-1 drug family shows potential for treating obesity with new triple agonist drugs.
  2. Clinical trials with G-agonists reveal reductions in major cardiovascular events and heart failure symptoms.
  3. GLP-1 drugs have shown promise in treating early type 1 diabetes, cognitive function, alcohol use disorder, and more.

Low T and Me: Does Testosterone Therapy Increase Cardiovascular Risk?

The Skeptical Cardiologist • 393 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Research Aging Therapies Cardiovascular Health
  1. A recent study found no increase in cardiovascular risk with testosterone therapy for men with low T levels.
  2. Make sure to confirm low T levels before starting testosterone therapy.
  3. Weight loss and exercise can help alleviate symptoms related to low T without the use of testosterone therapy.

There's Plastic in My Plaque!

Ground Truths • 4 HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Plastics Cardiovascular Health Inflammation Preventive measures
  1. First study to find micro/nano plastics in atheroma plaque with significant link to poorer health outcomes
  2. Plastics are pervasive and harmful, found in various body tissues and linked to health issues like cancer and premature births
  3. Urgent need to address plastic pollution - focus on reducing single-use plastics and transitioning away from fossil fuels
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Dispel Medical Myth #3: Hormone Therapy is Bad for You

Are You Okay? • 119 implied HN points • 12 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Hormone Therapy Cardiovascular Health Risk Factors
  1. Menopause hormone therapy can be safe and beneficial when prescribed appropriately, considering individual risks and benefits.
  2. Estrogen doesn't cause breast cancer for the majority of women; the benefits of hormone therapy often outweigh the risks.
  3. Women going through menopause should have open conversations with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about hormone therapy.