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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... Read more -
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... Read more -
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... Read more -
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,... Read more -
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... Read more -
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... Read more -
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... Read more -
Novo Nordisk to pay $2 billion for new weight loss drug
Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has signed a major deal worth up to $2 billion for the rights to... Read more -
Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about one in three people, but the brain circuits involved are... Read more -
Slowing down to eat less: Simple strategies for obesity prevention
Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. In a world where obesity... Read more -
AI-powered smartphone app constructs 3D model of human body to accurately predict body fat
Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is linked to a higher... Read more -
Lifetime body weight patterns may affect kidney cancer risk
Excess weight in midlife is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates that weight patterns throughout... Read more -
Improving GLP-1 drug delivery by 'painting' it on antibodies
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are peptide-based therapeutics for treating diabetes and for weight loss. Unfortunately, shortages and high costs... Read more -
Study reveals link between new-onset type 2 diabetes and some obesity-related cancers
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that... Read more -
Waist circumference outshines BMI as obesity-related cancer risk marker in men, but not women
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of... Read more
