One focus of the recent research is into the long-term interaction of GIP and GLP-1 receptor signalling, which could potentially be clarified if a long-acting GIP receptor agonist, which has already been investigated in rodent studies [24,25], can also be studied in humans
While the regenerative capacity of the adult mammalian heart is limited, recent research has expanded our understanding of heart regeneration beyond mere cardiomyocyte proliferation
Unfortunately, as more countries adopt a Western lifestyle in place of their ancestral diets, heart disease will continue to progress
This is a perfect example on how obesity and weight gain are not lifestyle issues nor lack of willpower, says Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine and author of Weightless: A Doctors Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve
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