Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. They have identified a new drug target called the Neurokinin 2 Receptor (NK2R). This has shown remarkable benefits in preclinical studies! Unlike current weight-loss drugs, this new therapy lowers appetite and increases calorie… Continue reading A New Discovery in Weight Loss and Diabetes Treatment
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Do GLP-1 Medications Increase Pain Sensitivity?
Medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have changed the way we treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. They have become some of the most commonly prescribed and taken medications in the United States. Along with this surge in popularity comes more attention. Research into how they affect the heart and… Continue reading Do GLP-1 Medications Increase Pain Sensitivity?
Progress Over Perfection: When New Year’s Resolutions Need Adjustment
Are you one of thousands of Americans who have set a goal of losing weight in 2026? The start of a new year often inspires fresh ambitions, and weight loss is a popular resolution. However, the pressure to meet these goals can lead to mental health issues! If you have set weight loss as a… Continue reading Progress Over Perfection: When New Year’s Resolutions Need Adjustment
Diabetes and GLP-1: What You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Control
Managing type 2 diabetes means a combination of lifestyle changes and medication to keep blood sugar levels in check! One medication that is getting a lot of attention lately is GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). These medications work differently from other treatments, offering unique benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. While many people have… Continue reading Diabetes and GLP-1: What You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Control
California Wildfires – Impact on Lives and Air Quality Alerts
Southern California is facing one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in its history. The Kenneth Fire, which started in the San Fernando Valley, quickly spread into Ventura County, while the Eaton Fire near Pasadena and the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades have added to the chaos. Together, these wildfires have covered about 45 square… Continue reading California Wildfires – Impact on Lives and Air Quality Alerts
Going global for World MS Day
It’s World MS Day and this year we checked in with the global MS community to see how members around the world are living with MS. Here’s what they had to say: “MS is very rare in India. I’m from North India, known as Kashmir, a very beautiful place and it’s rightly known as… Continue reading Going global for World MS Day
How does ALS make you feel #InThreeWords?
May is ALS awareness month and this year, we’re joining the ALS Therapy Development Institute to share how ALS makes us feel, #InThreeWords. Sad, determined, frustrating as hell – just a few of the words PatientsLikeMe staff chose. Want to get involved? Check out what PatientsLikeMe staff had to say, including a video from our… Continue reading How does ALS make you feel #InThreeWords?
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Let’s learn more, together.
Brain injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time. The important thing to know is that you’re not alone, which is the primary theme of Brain Injury Awareness Month organized by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). At least 2.5 million children and adults sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the U.S. each… Continue reading March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Let’s learn more, together.
Going the distance for MS awareness
Meet Cheryl (CherylRunner), a marathoner living with MS. Since it’s MS Awareness Month, we sat down to chat with her about what she’s doing to raise awareness: running 7 marathons on 7 continents in a 12-month span. So far under her belt are South Africa, Argentina, Hawaii, Antarctica and Japan, and now she prepares to… Continue reading Going the distance for MS awareness
World Cancer Day – Voices from the community
Over the last year, we’ve shared many stories from the cancer community on the PatientsLikeMe blog. This year, in honor of World Cancer Day, we’d like to highlight some of those stories: Member Iris (Imartinez), shared her story for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Iris opened up about getting diagnosed at just 28 years old,… Continue reading World Cancer Day – Voices from the community