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Obesity has become a global health crisis, with an estimated 16% of the world’s adult population classified as obese. The search for effective treatments is more urgent than ever.

The Weight-Loss Drug Nobody Warned You About: When the Scale Goes Down, and Your Sight Goes With It

Pat Farrell PhD - June 16, 2026

You go to sleep one night feeling fine. When you wake up the next morning, something is wrong with one eye. The world looks...

Stopping Middle-Age Spread

Medika Life - February 1, 2026

If you’re an adult in the U.S., you can expect to gain 10 to 25 pounds between your 20s and your 40s. Starting between...

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

Pat Farrell PhD - February 12, 2026

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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