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High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function
New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ...
Apr 21, 2025
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New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder
A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, tailored prevention efforts, ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Research identifies new cut-off points for overweight and obesity in male athletes
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that the internationally recognized body mass index (BMI) cut-off points greatly overestimate overweight and ...
Apr 18, 2025
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First weight-loss pill from Lilly shows promising results
A new pill designed to help with weight loss and blood sugar control is showing promise in early studies.
Apr 18, 2025
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Study finds women much more likely to be aware of and have good understanding of obesity drugs
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that women are much more aware of and knowledgeable about the obesity drugs GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists ...
Apr 18, 2025
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High school experiences linked to midlife body weight
High schools have long been recognized for shaping students' futures. According to a new study by researchers from Penn State, the University of Texas, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, ...
Apr 17, 2025
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School lunch program can reduce obesity among teenagers, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
A new study led by Professor Sayaka Nakamura from Sophia University in Japan and Professor Shiko Maruyama from Jinan University in China published in the journal Health Economics reveals the significant positive impact of ...
Apr 17, 2025
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People are 'microdosing' weight-loss drugs—a GP explains what to watch out for
Injectable medications originally developed for the treatment of diabetes are also effective for weight loss and have surged in popularity for this purpose around the world.
Apr 17, 2025
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Cold weather chills intentions to lose weight, study finds
While public health experts have raised concerns that warming global temperatures may be contributing to obesity, a new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and American University reveals a surprising ...
Apr 16, 2025
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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.
Apr 15, 2025
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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.
Apr 15, 2025
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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 ...
Apr 15, 2025
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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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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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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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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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