For adults with diabetes and obesity, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a reduced risk for obesity-related cancer compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, according ...
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Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows.
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Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems—not only weight gain but also an increased risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases.
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Obesity can have a distinct impact on the absorption, effectiveness and excretion of antibiotics, medications that have been in use for more than 80 years, but only now have consensus guidelines been proposed on prescribing ...
A report published in November by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News, found only 13 states were covering GLP-1s for the treatment of obesity for Medicaid beneficiaries as of August. South Carolina ...
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Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound can help reduce a woman's risk for as many as 14 cancers associated with obesity, a new study says.
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Combined body mass index (BMI)-body surface area (BSA) obesity is associated with an increased risk for post-kidney transplant (KT) adverse outcomes, according to a study published online May 21 in Transplantation Direct.
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Public health experts are urging the new Albanese Government to prioritize tackling obesity, with new research showing widespread public support for the implementation of strong measures to curb the consumption of sugary ...
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Losing weight via lifestyle adjustments can deliver significant long-term health benefits, without the need for surgery or anti-obesity drugs. Alongside preventing diabetes, it can help ward off chronic conditions including ...
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A research group has identified the so-called PNOC/NPY nerve cells in the brains of mice. When activated, these cells increase food intake and lead to obesity. Interestingly, these nerve cells are also present in the human ...
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