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Neuroscience

Weight loss linked to nerve cells in the brain

Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1R agonists and has been shown to effectively reduce food intake and body weight. The drug is already well established as part of the treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes, ...

Diabetes

FDA halts sale of off-brand Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs

A federal deadline ending sale of off-brand weight-loss and diabetes medications is now in effect, cutting off access to drugs many patients count on.

Attention deficit disorders

Link between ADHD and obesity might depend on where you live

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity—a relationship that can also be mediated by the features of the urban environment in which a person lives.

Overweight & Obesity

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 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

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 ...

Overweight & Obesity

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.

Overweight & Obesity

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 ...

Overweight & Obesity

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 ...