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Endocrinologist offers advice on weaning off popular weight-loss medications
Many people have lost unwanted pounds by using popular injectable weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. These drugs contain semaglutide, liraglutide or tirzepatide, which curb appetite and increase ...
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Health
Weight-loss drugs alone are not enough for individuals to achieve health goals, researchers say
In an editorial published in Nutrition Bulletin, the group of obesity management professionals acknowledge the promise of the new generation of weight-loss drugs to change the management of obesity and allow more people to ...
Aug 13, 2024
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How Denmark got homegrown giant Novo Nordisk to lower Ozempic prices
On May 13, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., published an open letter to Novo Nordisk on the front page of a leading Danish newspaper, urging the hometown company to live up to its altruistic standards by lowering U.S. prices for ...
Aug 13, 2024
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New molecular insights into bariatric surgery's impact on obesity and type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have published a study in Diabetes & Metabolism that sheds light on the molecular adaptations ...
Aug 13, 2024
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Obesity rates in pregnancy prompt concerns for mothers and babies
Rates of obesity among pregnant women in Victoria have risen steadily over a decade, new research has shown, sparking concerns for the health implications for both mothers and babies.
Aug 13, 2024
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Brain electrical stimulation suppresses appetite: A new obesity treatment?
The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division ...
Aug 12, 2024
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Fake obesity drugs are dangerous, warn experts
We're firmly in the "buyer beware" era of obesity drugs. And unfortunately, it seems like we're going to be stuck here for a while—even after product shortages are resolved.
Aug 9, 2024
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Can the NHS soup and shake diet really reverse diabetes? Here's what you need to know
In my youth, I remember several people I knew tried a popular diet based around liquid meal replacements. One delicious, nutritious milkshake for breakfast, one for lunch—and by tea time they were ready to chew off their ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Weight loss surgery could cut heart failure risk
Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing heart failure for people living with obesity by improving blood flow through their heart muscle, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Aug 8, 2024
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A smartphone health care application is more effective for weight loss among non-walkers
Obesity, a significant risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, poses a considerable global public health challenge. Among the various strategies to combat obesity, weight-loss ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Generations of young women have been bombarded with weight loss medications—'skinny jabs' are just the latest
"I couldn't stop being sick. My side and my back were hurting and I just felt like my body was totally shutting down." That's how one woman described the side effects of weight loss injections she'd bought off-label in a ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength—but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot
It's no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage—known as sarcopenia—can eventually lead to more falls, more hospital stays, difficulty with walking or toileting and less independence. ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Dieticians may have weight biases towards themselves and others
In a survey-based study, UK dietitians exhibited significant weight stigma, both towards themselves and towards others.
Aug 7, 2024
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Social and structural factors are key drivers of disparities in obesity rates
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. It has been increasing among adults of all races and ethnicities over the last two decades; however, obesity is higher among Non-Hispanic Black adults, Hispanic adults, and American ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Ricezempic: Is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?
If you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a variety of weight loss "hacks."
Aug 5, 2024
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Semaglutide products being sold online without prescriptions
Semaglutide products are being sold online, with products likely unregistered or unlicensed, according to a research letter published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 3, 2024
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Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study
A USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity are less likely to get them than those with private insurance.
Aug 2, 2024
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Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk
A study published in Cell Host & Microbe identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China. The research suggests potential strategies for future obesity management ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Study uncovers connections between obesity and heart failure
A new small study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and published July 25th in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research has revealed the impact of obesity on muscle structure in patients having a form of heart failure ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics
Research on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity and multifaceted nature of obesity perfectly resonating with more modern discoveries. Researchers at ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise
Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people's daily calories. With nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States overweight and more than 2 in 5 with obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health, researchers ...
Jul 31, 2024
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FDA warns of accidental overdoses from compounded versions of Ozempic
People taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Jul 30, 2024
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Weight loss surgery found to reduce widespread pain among people of color, although disparities persist
Surgical weight loss reduces pain in Black and Hispanic patients, yielding the greatest benefit for pain reduction within the first three months after surgery and decreasing pain faster among Hispanic patients in the early ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Study proposes 'liquid-biopsy-like' alternative to determine cardiometabolic risk in in patients living with obesity
Obesity levels worldwide are rising and therefore, personalized care is becoming paramount. At the same time, scientists believe that not all fat is the same. Previous studies have shown that measuring levels of visceral ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Study finds obese patients have more neutrophils than those who are not obese
Obesity is an epidemic within the United States, with more than 70% of the adult population being overweight or obese.
Jul 24, 2024
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