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Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, new study finds
There's a long-held belief in diabetes prevention that weight loss is the main way to lower disease risk. Our new... Read more -
Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric... Read more -
Human-AI coaching models boost weight loss
Adding human coaches to artificial intelligence-powered weight-loss programs significantly boosts user success, underscoring the value of hybrid human-AI models in... Read more -
Tiny cell messengers in obese individuals accelerate Alzheimer's-linked plaque buildup in the brain, study finds
Obesity has long been acknowledged as a risk factor for a wide range of diseases, but a more precise link... Read more -
Semaglutide, tirzepatide recommended as first-line treatment of obesity and most of its complications in new guidance
Semaglutide or tirzepatide should be the first line treatment for people living with obesity and most of its complications, according... Read more -
Weight-loss surgery could help boost work productivity
A new international QUT-led study found that bariatric surgery improves work productivity and employment rates in the short term—but these... Read more -
Key brain receptor mechanism for appetite and weight control uncovered
Researchers at Leipzig University and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered a key mechanism for appetite and weight control. It helps the... Read more -
Obesity genes tied to kidney, eye and nerve damage in diabetes
A large genome-wide analysis reports that common obesity traits share, and in some cases drive, risk for diabetic kidney disease,... Read more -
Too heavy for medical care: Over 40% of specialty clinics turn away patients weighing 465 pounds
Patients weighing 450 pounds or more face barriers and discrimination when scheduling or attending doctor visits at subspecialty practices, reports... Read more -
Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
Weight loss treatments, including medication and surgical procedures, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with obesity... Read more -
Reducing risk of eating disorders by controlling peer and family pressures
Weight-related peer teasing is a strong predictor of disordered eating behaviors in adolescents, particularly those at higher genetic risk, new... Read more -
'Switching off' enzyme prevents diet-induced obesity, other metabolic diseases
An international team led by Monash University and Baylor College of Medicine, Texas, has found "switching off" an enzyme called... Read more -
Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests
How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new... Read more -
Journal retracts paper on apple cider vinegar and weight loss
BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight... Read more -
Pill form of semaglutide may be a suitable option for adults with overweight or obesity, trial suggests
A Novo Nordisk designed trial reports that their 25 mg oral semaglutide taken once daily produced greater mean weight reduction... Read more
