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3 min read A study found that people with the PAM gene variant, p.S539W, have a decreased sensitivity to the GLP-1 hormone. The genetic variant can interfere with the activation of hormones. Doctors say people don’t need to undergo genetic testing right now. However, they are not ruling it out as a potential option in

Dietitians regularly talk up the importance of having variety in your diet to make sure you hit your nutritional needs. But new research suggests that’s actually not helpful—at least, not when you’re trying to lose weight. The study, which was published in the journal Health Psychology, makes a strong case for sticking with the same

4 min read A new study found people lost an average of 32.4 pounds while on semaglutide and tirzepatide. People who discontinue GLP-1 drugs regained nearly 22 pounds within a year. They returned to their starting weight in less than 2 years. Doctors say there's three common mistakes people make that is likely contributing to

7 min read By now, your news feed, your dinner table conversations, and your doctor’s office have been flooded with chatter about the meds approved for weight loss known as semaglutide (e.g. Ozempic) and tirzepatide (e.g.Mounjaro, Zepbound). Now, there’s a new peptide in town: retatrutide. Yes, all of these chemicals are technically peptides, and each

4 min read IT'S ONLY NATURAL to compare yourself to the guy lifting next to you. It doesn’t matter if he’s bigger and stronger or smaller and scrawnier—everyone wants a benchmark against which to gauge their strength and skill. If that bench (or squat rack, or power platform, or rubberized flooring) happens to be just