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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes

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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s once-weekly basal insulin, Onswik, for adults with type ​2 diabetes, the drugmaker said on Thursday, offering patients ‌an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections. Onswik, chemically known as insulin efsitora alfa-gobe, is intended to be used alongside ​diet and exercise to control high blood sugar. … Read more

The once-weekly workout that burns nearly as much fat as exercising 3 times a week

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The once-weekly workout that burns nearly as much fat as exercising 3 times a week

One and done. The CDC and other health agencies recommend adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, along with two muscle-strengthening sessions a week. However, research suggests you may need much less than that to shed as much fat as three weekly workouts. A once-a-week workout may be just as effective at burning … Read more