Nutrition & Metabolism

The science of nutrition, metabolism and eating habits.

GLP-1 drugs without a prescription: Brazilian study finds use in nearly 1 in 4 participants

A survey of 860 adults found that use without a prescription was more frequent among health professionals and participants without obesity, but the authors caution that the cross-sectional design does not allow them to conclude whether these people already fell outside clinical criteria when they started treatment.

By Equipe Prime Health Report·September 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Nutrition & Metabolism

Affective eating: Pleasure at the table is part of health, too

Pleasure, memories and relationships are also part of healthy eating. Eating more mindfully and flexibly may support a more balanced relationship with food, although the effects on weight and metabolism remain uncertain.

By Raquel Drehmer·September 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Nutrition & Metabolism

How are “weight-loss injections” (GLP-1 drugs) changing people’s relationship with food?

GLP-1–based medications are transforming our understanding of obesity by showing that hunger, satiety and food cravings are influenced by biological mechanisms, not just willpower. Beyond reducing so-called “food noise,” these treatments reinforce the need for a multidisciplinary approach that also takes into account the emotional, social and behavioral aspects of the disease.

By Raquel Drehmer·August 23, 2026 · 5 min read