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Neuroscience
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 ...
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Health
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.
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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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What drives our cravings for food and drink? Neurons in the amygdala may play a key role
To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to guide us when to eat, drink, or stop. Yet, much about how the brain deciphers the body's needs ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Stud reveals more type 1 diabetics are obese, taking GLP-1 drugs
Use of cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound has increased dramatically among people with type 1 diabetes, raising safety concerns among experts, a new study says.
Mar 31, 2025
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A protective immune system cell disappears from a key form of fat, but only in those who are obese
The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can deploy armies of antibodies against viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.
From weight to wellness: New database could transform obesity research
A new medical database automatically compiles the medical records of obese patients and those suffering from obesity-related diseases in a uniquely comprehensive and reliable manner. The initiative, led by Kobe University, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Study reveals association between dietary sodium consumption and general and abdominal obesity
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of both general and abdominal obesity. ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them
A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance—including Medicare—should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Mar 26, 2025
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Scientists discover why obesity takes away the pleasure of eating
The pleasure we get from eating junk food—the dopamine rush from crunching down on salty, greasy French fries and a luscious burger—is often blamed as the cause of overeating and rising obesity rates in our society.
Mar 26, 2025
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Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults, study finds
A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults. Glenna Nightingale of the ...
Mar 26, 2025
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How time-restricted eating affects weight loss
Time-restricted eating is the latest craze for people looking to lose weight, but whether it works is still the calorie-burning question.
Mar 26, 2025
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The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better health
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often accompanied by images ...
Mar 26, 2025
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