Hungry Gut, Or Hungry Brain? The Answer Could Save Care Systems Millions

Phenomix has developed a saliva-based genetic test that could be used to infer what “type” of obesity a patient suffers from, giving clinicians insights into which drugs are best prescribed.

Phenomix Sciences is taking on obesity, a health crisis that could put all others to shame.

Already, approximately 40% of US adults are obese, with another 30% being overweight – the direct costs to health care systems sum to roughly $170bn. Secondary costs, which include those...

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