聽讀英文 – 醫藥科學:代謝調節劑 Metabolic modulators (音)|貝塔語測
聽讀英文 – 醫藥科學:代謝調節劑 Metabolic modulators (音)

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By  Quentin Brand

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According to the World Health Organization, obesity is a major global health problem, affecting over 650 million people worldwide. Obesity increases the risk of numerous health problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Despite the availability of numerous weight loss treatments, many people still struggle to lose weight and keep it off. 

The new metabolic modulators work by targeting specific metabolic pathways in the body that regulate energy balance and fat storage. Unlike existing weight loss medications, which often have serious side effects, the metabolic modulators have been shown to be safe and well-tolerated in clinical trials. 

In one study, participants who took the metabolic modulator lost an average of 10% of their body weight over a six-month period, with no significant side effects reported. The drug was also found to improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Dr. Jane Smith, lead researcher on the study, said: "These results are very promising and offer hope to the millions of people struggling with obesity. We believe that this new class of drugs could transform the way we treat obesity and help people achieve lasting weight loss." 

The metabolic modulators are still in the early stages of development, and more research is needed to determine their long-term safety and effectiveness. However, the early results are very promising, and scientists are hopeful that this new class of drugs could be a gamechanger in the fight against obesity. 

Obesity is a complex condition that requires a multifaceted approach to treatment. While medications like the metabolic modulators could be a valuable tool in the fight against obesity, they are not a substitute for healthy lifestyle habits like a balanced diet and regular exercise. 

Nevertheless, the discovery of this new class of drugs is a significant step forward in the battle against obesity. With further research and development, the metabolic modulators could help millions of people around the world achieve lasting weight loss and improve their overall health and quality of life.

Translation 中文翻譯
根據世界衛生組織的數據,肥胖是一個全球性的重大健康問題,影響著全球超過 6.5 億人口。肥胖會增加心臟病、中風、糖尿病和某些癌症等多種健康問題的風險。儘管現有許多減重治療方法,但許多人仍然難以減重並保持身材。 
新的代謝調節劑通過作用於身體中調節能量平衡和脂肪儲存的特定代謝途徑來發揮作用。與現有的減重藥物不同,這些代謝調節劑在臨床試驗中被證明是安全和耐受良好的,往往沒有嚴重的副作用。 
在一項研究中,服用代謝調節劑的參與者在六個月的時間內平均減去了其體重的 10%,且未報告任何重大副作用。研究還發現該藥物可以改善血糖控制,降低發展糖尿病的風險。研究項目的主要研究員 Jane Smith 博士表示:「這些結果非常令人鼓舞,為數以百萬計的肥胖患者帶來了希望。我們相信這個新類別的藥物可能會改變我們治療肥胖的方式,並幫助人們實現持久的減重。」
代謝調節劑目前仍處於早期開發階段,還需要進一步的研究來確定其長期安全性和有效性。然而,早期的結果非常令人鼓舞,科學家對於這一新類別的藥物能夠在對抗肥胖方面起到改變局面的作用感到樂觀。 
肥胖是一種複雜的疾病,需要多方面的治療方法。儘管像代謝調節劑這樣的藥物在對抗肥胖方面可能是一個有價值的工具,但它們並不能取代健康的生活習慣,如均衡的飲食和定期運動。 
然而,這一新類別藥物的發現對於抗擊肥胖問題來說是一個重大的步伐。通過進一步的研究和開發,代謝調節劑可能幫助全球數百萬人實現持久的減重,改善他們的整體健康和生活品質。
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Look at the word ‘gamechanger’ in the fourth paragraph. This word means an event or an idea which changes the way we do things. We use it to describe new developments in science or economics. Look at these example sentences which use the word: 
‘The invention of the internet was a gamechanger for the way we communicate and access information.’ 
‘The introduction of electric cars has been a gamechanger in the automotive industry.’
請注意在第四段中「gamechanger」這個字。這個字指的是改變我們做事方式的事件或想法。我們用它來描述科學或經濟領域的新發展。請看下面使用這個字的例句:
「網路的發明對於我們的溝通和獲取資訊方式來說是一個重大轉變。」
「電動汽車的推出在汽車行業中起到了一個重要的推動作用。」
★ gamechanger:可翻譯為「改變遊戲規則者」,指的是一個重大的轉折點或突破。
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Q1: What is the main topic of the article?

A. science

B. new drugs for weight loss

C. the obesity epidemic

 

Q2: In the sixth paragraph what do the words ‘a multifaceted approach’ mean?

A. many different ways of doing something

B. a way of getting somewhere

C. something with many sides
 

Q3: What is a metabolic modulator?

A. a new class of drugs that can help with weight loss

B. a piece of machinery

C. a measuring device
 



Answers: 
Q1: B Q2: A Q3: A  

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