A Drosophila study shows that sugar increases cravings for fat

A Drosophila study shows that sugar increases cravings for fat

Credit graphic abstract: Cell reports (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387 People are eating too much sugar, and research is increasingly showing that it not only affects metabolism, but also alters the perception of taste. The research team of Mattias Alenius at the University of Ume discovered that excessive sugar consumption increases the desire for fat in flies. …

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Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Growing demand for Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, has fueled a rise in illegal sales of weight-loss drugs in Denmark, where the pharmaceutical company is based, the Danish Medicines Agency reported. The agency said in a statement released Tuesday that authorities are aware of 26 websites illegally selling what they claim to be …

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