Clinical trials have shown that people using weight-loss jabs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, lose anywhere between 16% and 21% of their body weight. But the drugs don’t work for everyone.This article was originally published […]
When University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, she wasn’t convinced she would find much health impact.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A research team has identified an essential mechanism in fat cells (adipocytes) that enables them to enlarge safely to store energy. This process avoids tissue damage and protects the body from the toxic effects of […]
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled compared with 1990.This article was originally published on […]
Through an analysis of posts on Twitter (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) […]
The outgoing Biden administration will propose that pricey GLP-1 obesity medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound) be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes. The findings were published in The Lancet […]
A recent multi-campus study, co-led by public health researchers from UC Irvine and UC Merced, published in the journal BMC Public Health is the first of its kind to examine California’s legislative approaches to prevent […]
So, you have managed to shed 30 pounds with the help of one of the new blockbuster GLP-1 drugs, but as the holidays near you worry about how to handle gatherings where decadent food will […]
A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Florina Corpodean has confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for patients who are experiencing severe […]
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