Most People Who Stop Taking Wegovy/Ozempic Keep the Weight Off, Study Finds

Most People Who Stop Taking Wegovy/Ozempic Keep the Weight Off, Study Finds

A popular class of weight loss drugs may offer more lasting success than assumed, new data from Epic Research suggests. The study of medical records found that a slight majority of people who took GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide either maintained or improved their weight loss in the year after they stopped using the medication. More … Read more

Mother, 31, who battled obesity and eating disorders from the age of 14 reveals the secrets behind her incredible 130LB weight loss

Mother, 31, who battled obesity and eating disorders from the age of 14 reveals the secrets behind her incredible 130LB weight loss

Jamie Mills, from Connecticut, has struggled with weight since she was a child At her highest, she was 290 pounds Now, Jamie has shared how she dropped over 100 pounds  A woman has shown off her dramatic weight loss transformation while revealing her secrets to shedding off 130 pounds.  Jamie Mills, 31, from Connecticut, has … Read more

Here’s why the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest and most well researched diets in the world

Here’s why the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest and most well researched diets in the world

CA Creative / Unsplash The Mediterranean diet is one of the most beneficial and widely studied diets around. You’ll find many health benefits associated with the food choices, including heart-boosting vitamins and nutrients that are also known to reduce the risk of certain kinds of cancer.  You’ll get to choose from healthy fish and lean meats … Read more

StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups

StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups

Join Kismet Health on January 24 at 3pm ET for a 30-minute webinar, Integrating the Latest Evidence on Drawing into Pediatric Telehealth. This webinar will focus on research by Dr. Chethan Sarabu, of Stanford Medicine, on children’s drawings in a general pediatric setting. His paper entitled “Drawing Play: A Content Analysis of Children’s Drawings of … Read more

Dietitian shares healthiest takeout orders for every cuisine

Dietitian shares healthiest takeout orders for every cuisine

It’s time to turn over a new leaf — or sprout. Health is often top of mind come Jan. 1, and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is losing weight. In 2022, 22 states had at least 35% of adults with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Obesity is a disease caused by … Read more

How Are AI Companies Reacting to HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?

How Are AI Companies Reacting to HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?

The use of AI in healthcare fills some people with feelings of enthusiasm, some with fear and some with both. In fact, a new survey from the American Medical Association showed that nearly half of physicians are equally excited and concerned about the introduction of AI into their field. Some key reasons people have reservations … Read more

HHS Launches New Medicaid Care Model To Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

HHS Launches New Medicaid Care Model To Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a new care model on Friday that aims to help state Medicaid agencies improve maternal health outcomes. The 10-year payment and care-delivery model is called the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. It will “support participating state Medicaid agencies (SMAs) in developing and implementing a whole-person approach … Read more

StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups

StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups

Alpha Sophia announces an upcoming change to its pricing structure for the Growth Plan, effective from January 1, 2024. To better align with the usage patterns of its valued customers, Alpha Sophia will increase its annual price to $4,800 and include three users by default. The cost for additional users to the platform will remain … Read more

Ketryx Rakes In $14M to Speed Up Medical Device Development & Quality Assurance

Ketryx Rakes In $14M to Speed Up Medical Device Development & Quality Assurance

The FDA recalled 60 medical devices last year, and the running total for this year is 56. The good news is that there’s a startup working to make future totals lower. The startup, named Ketryx, announced the close of a $14 million Series A funding round on Tuesday. The round, which brings the company’s total … Read more