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Four key questions on the new wave of anti-obesity drugs Nature.com Scientists want to know who will benefit most, what the long-term effects might be and whether the treatments will change views on obesity. Researchers and clinicians are excited about the latest wave of drugs for obesity treatment, offering hope for patients and potentially changing the perception of obesity.  These medications challenge the notion that obesity results from a lack of willpower, as they target the brain's role in regulating eating behavior.  The hope is that a better understanding of the biological basis of obesity will convince insurers to cover these drugs.  However, some experts express concerns about the potential negative effects, such as exacerbating eating disorders and weight stigma.  The drugs are being introduced into a society with pervasive diet culture and pressure to be slim, highlighting the need for a more nuanced view of health that is independent of weight.  No...

 A diet rich in beans, nuts, and whole grains could add 10 years to your life, according to a new modeling study. Gabby Landsverk Feb 19, 2022, 10:00 AM A new research tool predicts how changing your diet could add or subtract years from your life. Based on current evidence, the study found plant foods like beans, grains and nuts were healthiest.  Foods like processed meat, refined grains, and added sugar were linked to a shorter life.  Eating a more plant-based or Mediterranean-style diet could add up to ten years to your lifespan, a modeling study published February 8 in the journal PLOS Medicine suggests. Using data from a 2019 study, researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway created an online tool called Food4HealthyLife to calculate life expectancy based on eating habits.  Their goal was to use existing evidence on the health effects of various food groups, and apply it to show how diet change might affect longevity, according to Dr. Lars T. Fadnes, le...