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Study captures sharp uptake in use of new weight loss and glucose-lowering medications
When it comes to managing weight loss and type 2 diabetes with medications, research shows that it's out with the old and in with the new.
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Adverse events from semaglutide seen in the ED usually gastrointestinal-related
The rate of emergency department visits for adverse events among patients dispensed semaglutide is low, with most visits involving gastrointestinal effects, according to a research letter published online April 8 in the Annals ...
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Pfizer ends testing of obesity pill after possible liver injury
Pfizer has stopped developing a once-daily pill to treat obesity after a person in a clinical trial showed signs of a possible liver injury.
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Pregnancy complications contribute to cardiovascular risk for overweight women, study finds
Complications during pregnancy (or adverse pregnancy outcomes), like gestational diabetes and newly developed high blood pressure, act as nature's stress test and may uncover an individual's risk for heart disease later in ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Tirzepatide produces clinically meaningful weight loss for at least 3 years in non-diabetic overweight adults: Trial
Once-weekly treatment with tirzepatide can produce clinically meaningful and sustained weight loss for at least three years in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have diabetes, according to new research being presented ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Study estimates adolescents living with overweight and obesity in England has increased by 50% between 2008–2023
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that the proportion of adolescents living with overweight or obesity in England has increased by 50% from 2008-2010 (22%) ...
Apr 14, 2025
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A patient-centered approach for managing obesity in children and adolescents
A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centered approach, emphasizing behavioral and psychological supports that focus on outcomes valued by patients and their ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Three-year study of tirzepatide shows that most patients only regain 5% or less from their lowest weight
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that around two-thirds of participants of the SURMOUNT-1 trial had only regained 5% or less of their so-called ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Six early life factors linked to body fat in South Asian children
Researchers at McMaster University have identified six key factors in the first three years of life that influence the trajectory of obesity in South Asian children.
Apr 10, 2025
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Study suggests lean muscle mass loss can be minimized during weight loss therapy using newer incretin obesity drugs
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that patients using GLP-1 or combined GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonist therapy for weight loss experienced minimal ...
Apr 10, 2025
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How obesity influences brain morphology and cognitive health
With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on the brain is complex and ...
Apr 9, 2025
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What foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss meds?
As a large proportion of people taking medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss report consuming less processed foods and soda, researchers say food and beverage companies are adjusting strategies.
Apr 9, 2025
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Unexpected lipid drop in obesity could lead to new therapies
New research from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered a surprising culprit underlying cardiovascular diseases in obesity and diabetes—not the presence of certain fats, but their suppression. The study, published Feb. 25 ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Carb restriction offers relief from calorie counting, according to study
The intermittent fasting diet, which involves periods of severe calorie restriction, may be on the way out, as new research from the University of Surrey is suggesting that rather than drastically reducing calories, people ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Five things to know about semaglutide-based medications and addiction treatment
Ozempic and similar semaglutide-based medications have been hailed as miracle drugs. Known as GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists, this class of medications mimics a natural hormone the small intestine releases after ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Obesity severity tied to increased risk across 16 common conditions
Johns Hopkins University-led research has found that obesity, particularly severe obesity, is strongly associated with the incidence of 16 common health outcomes. Associations remained consistent across sex and racial groups. ...
Percentage weight loss targets in obesity management—is this the wrong objective?
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) suggests that weight loss programs targeting a particular percentage weight loss are often failing, and that ...
Apr 3, 2025
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High-fat diet promotes breast cancer metastasis in animal models
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, and a greater probability for the cancer to spread to other organs. But the causes of this association are still not well understood. Researchers at ...
Apr 2, 2025
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When it comes to obesity-related cancers, where you shop for food matters
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to tackle this urgent issue is to try to improve diet quality ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Debunking weight loss plateaus: Study says you don't have to lose to win
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has busted the myth that weight loss must be a linear downward trend to be successful.
Apr 2, 2025
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Dopamine neurons that fuel overeating may weaken effectiveness of obesity medication
Delicious and extremely palatable food can increase the tendency of hedonic eating, where one consumes food for the sole purpose of deriving pleasure instead of the body's energy needs. Hedonic eating often leads to eating ...
Gastric bypass outperforms other surgeries in severe obesity treatment, trial shows
Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost-effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals new research. Results of the By-Band-Sleeve trial are published in The Lancet Diabetes ...
Apr 1, 2025
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4:3 intermittent fasting shows modestly greater weight loss than daily caloric restriction
A randomized clinical trial compared the effects of 4:3 intermittent fasting versus daily caloric restriction on weight loss when combined with comprehensive behavioral support in adults with overweight or obesity. The data ...
Apr 1, 2025
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New options for controlling type 2 diabetes in patients who stop medication
Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, UVA Health diabetes experts note in a new paper highlighting a growing array of treatment options.
Apr 1, 2025
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GLP-1 drug use for weight loss has soared, costing billions
The number of Americans taking cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound has skyrocketed in recent years, a new study says.
Apr 1, 2025
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