Knee osteoarthritis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 528 million adults worldwide.
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Weight management news
Stair climbers are said to boost fitness, strength and bone health—here's what the evidence actually says
The stair climber has seen a huge surge in popularity on social media in recent years. Proponents of the exercise machine rave about its benefits—claiming it can boost cardiovascular fitness, strength and bone health.
Nov 4, 2026
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Australia is set to get a Wegovy pill. How does it compare with weight‑loss injections?
A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia.
Nov 4, 2026
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Why people trust weight‑loss drug advice on social media, even when it may be misleading
Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing dramatic weight-loss results from people taking Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic. They share photographs, discuss side effects and recommend ways to get the best results.
Nov 3, 2026
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Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US think about food even when they are not hungry
"Food noise" refers to intrusive thoughts about and cravings for food, whether or not a person is hungry. The phenomenon has become widely discussed on social media, in traditional media and in commercials for GLP-1 receptor ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Exploring sex differences in how the brain adapts to overeating
Overeating alters neural pathways involved in feeding and metabolism, but how fast do these adaptive changes occur? And do these adaptations occur similarly in males and females?
Nov 2, 2026
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Study challenges assumption that more lean body mass means better metabolic health
The relationship between muscle mass and metabolic health may be more complicated than previously understood, according to a new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Researchers found that where fat is stored ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Beyond 'just lose weight': How gyms and clinics can welcome people of all sizes
Have you ever gone to your general practitioner to find out why you're always tired, only to be told to lose weight?
Nov 2, 2026
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Swedish dietary surveys link higher ultraprocessed food intake to poorer nutrition
A higher proportion of ultraprocessed food in the diet is generally associated with poorer dietary quality and, among adults, a somewhat higher prevalence of overweight and obesity. This is shown by a study that also critically ...
Nov 2, 2026
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GLP-1 meds linked to lower diabetes, heart risks than standard diabetes prevention medication
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) medications, currently popular for weight loss, may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke more than the standard diabetes prevention medication ...
Nov 2, 2026
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