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Protein bars enriched with collagen have potential as a weight-loss aid, study finds
Research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) and published in the journal Nutrients indicates that collagen could be a safe and effective weight-loss supplement.
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GLP-1 drugs are helpful for children who are living with severe obesity, research finds
Children who are living with severe obesity are more likely to experience a clinically relevant change in BMI when GLP-1 agonist drugs form part of their treatment, new research being presented at the European Congress on ...
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Popular weight-loss drugs following bariatric surgery may offer additional cardiovascular benefits, research indicates
Medications like semaglutide and liraglutide may help to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) as well as death in adults with obesity and diabetes following bariatric ...
May 13, 2025
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Semaglutide may provide early protection against heart disease in high-risk patients
Semaglutide can rapidly reduce heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular complications in adults with overweight or obesity who have pre-existing cardiovascular disease but not diabetes, according to a secondary analysis ...
May 13, 2025
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Lower doses of the GLP-1 agonist medication as effective as higher ones, Danish study finds
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found that patients of an online obesity clinic achieved similar weight loss to that reported in clinical trials—but with less than half the ...
May 13, 2025
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Seek medical advice before attempting water-only fasting diets, experts warn
Experts at the University of Sydney are urging people, especially those with existing heart or vascular conditions, to seek medical advice before attempting to lose weight using water-only fasting diets.
May 13, 2025
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GLP-1 receptor agonists show anti-cancer benefits beyond weight loss
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain (11–14 May) and published in the journal eClinicalMedicine finds that first-generation weight-loss medications like liraglutide and ...
May 12, 2025
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Zepbound outperforms Wegovy in head-to-head weight loss study
A new study has found that people taking Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound lost almost 50% more weight than those using Novo Nordisk's Wegovy.
May 12, 2025
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A child's first five years provide a critical window of opportunity for preventing overweight and obesity
The first five years of a child's life may be key to preventing overweight and obesity in years to come, say the authors of new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) held in Malaga, ...
May 12, 2025
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Marketing unhealthy food as good for kids is fueling obesity in South Africa: How to curb it
Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country's children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030.
May 12, 2025
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Childhood obesity can have long-term consequences on employment and study prospects, Swedish study finds
Individuals who lived with obesity as children are less likely to be in work or studying in their mid-20s than their peers, new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found.
May 12, 2025
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'I don't even recognize myself anymore': The reality of eating disorders in sport
The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, making early intervention ...
May 12, 2025
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Trial finds benefits of 16-hour fasting are evident for at least 1 year, regardless of eating window timing
Three months of time-restricted eating (TRE), irrespective of whether it is earlier or later in the day, may be a promising strategy for sustaining long-term weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, according to ...
May 10, 2025
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GLP-1 RA medications found to be safe and effective for treating obesity in adults with mental illness
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) can lead to significant weight loss and improve blood sugar control in adults with severe mental illness, as well as having positive effects on mood, well-being, and quality ...
May 10, 2025
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Five minutes exposure to junk food marketing results in children consuming 130 kcals more per day, trial finds
Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising, according to a randomized ...
May 10, 2025
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Key brain areas are larger in teenagers with abdominal obesity, research finds
Several areas of the brain, including regions that play a critical role in learning and memory and in the control of emotions, are larger in adolescents who are living with obesity, new research being presented at the European ...
May 10, 2025
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Swedish study explores differences in how the sexes break down fat
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has explored the differences in how the sexes break down fat for energy. The research focused on lipolysis, the process through which triglycerides—lipids ...
May 10, 2025
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Colonic inflammation may explain missing link between obesity and β-cell proliferation
Researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine have uncovered a key primary step in the hepatic ERK pathway that leads to increased insulin production.
May 9, 2025
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Combination of significant weight gain and late motherhood greatly increases risk of breast cancer, study finds
Women who experience significant weight gain after the age of 20 and either have their first child after the age of 30 or don't have children are almost three times more likely to develop breast cancer than those who give ...
May 9, 2025
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The greater a woman's BMI in early pregnancy, the more likely her child is to develop overweight or obesity, study finds
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity to optimize their health and weight before they become pregnant.
May 9, 2025
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New study links obesity to long COVID symptoms
New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Center of Precision Health visiting Ph.D. scholar Ms. Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental ...
May 8, 2025
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A culturally adapted obesity prevention can better serve Latino families
A University of California, Riverside-led research team has adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds in Inland ...
May 7, 2025
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US diet company WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
The famed US diet company originally known as WeightWatchers said it has filed for bankruptcy but will continue operations while its $1.15-billion debt is restructured.
May 7, 2025
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Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health—independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially ...
May 6, 2025
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Why aren't people who need weight loss drugs getting them?
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have attracted widespread attention, making headlines across pop culture and scientific sectors alike. But it appears that hearing about these medications is a ...
May 6, 2025
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