174.Spring into Health (The Latest Health and Wellness) Update: FDA Weightloss Drug Approvals, Colon Cancer Screening, and Alzheimer's Insights


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Apr 01 2024 21 mins   5

It's the first week of April and it is spring and it feels like a great time to get pro-active about our health, and we are glad you are here because we are going to talk about some of the important news headlines in health, nutrition, weight loss and wellbeing.

This episode of Health Bite covers important news in health, nutrition, weight loss, and wellbeing, including the FDA's approval of a new indication for Semaglutide, the rise of colon cancer in younger adults, and the identification of modifiable risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim discusses important health news, nutrition updates, weight loss tips, and overall well-being.

She highlights the FDA approval of Wegovy (semaglutide) for reducing the risk of cardiovascular issues in adults with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity.

Stay informed and take proactive steps for your health and wellbeing.


What You’ll Learn From This Episode

  • Learn about the FDA approval of Wegovy (semaglutide) for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity.
  • Find out about the changing guidelines for colon cancer screening, now recommended to start at age 45 instead of 50.
  • Discover the rising cases of Alzheimer's disease and the three key modifiable risk factors identified in a recent study: diabetes, alcohol use, and traffic-related air pollution.


…please let's not hijack movement by marrying it to weight loss. The benefits of exercise to your health and well-being are so much more profound.”- Dr. Adrienne Youdim

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