pylori infection, microscopic skin mites, or a protein malfunction in the skin
The results showed that abdominal fat percentage decreased by 2.6, 2.8, and 6.1 percentage points in the exercise, Lira, and combination groups compared to placebo
Treatments like fractional resurfacing lasers, radiofrequency microneedling, and other collagen-induction therapies work by creating controlled micro-injury in the skin - wound healing is one of the strongest triggers for new collagen formation
Separately, GLP-1 drugs appear to reduce alcohol cravings: a May 2026 Lancet trial found semaglutide cut heavy drinking days by 41% versus 26% on placebo in adults with alcohol use disorder and obesity
Scaffold casting or electrospinning are easier and scalable, but less precise
doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-18272-y