Obesity has become a global epidemic, and the need for treatment and monitoring for people with obesity is growing. Researchers aiming to understand relevant biomarkers for the condition have fixed their gaze on leptin, a […]
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard Medical School reveals surprising findings about how babies exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) grow during their first year of […]
Approximately 16% of the global population, or about 890 million people, suffer from obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized obesity as a significant health issue and highlighted its impact on the quality of […]
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. But in New Zealand it’s a particularly pressing issue.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
More than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
For patients with obesity and prediabetes, three years of tirzepatide yields substantial and sustained weight reduction and a reduced risk for progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the New England […]
Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks—the yo-yo effect has struck. Researchers at […]
Researchers at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine say T-cell dysfunction is leading to an increased risk of cancer in obese populations.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
In the international SUMMIT trial, adults with heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity taking tirzepatide for up to 3 years had a reduced combined risk of worsening heart failure events and cardiovascular death, […]
The use of diabetes and weight-loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy—called GLP-1 drugs—has exploded in recent years, with 12% of U.S. adults having used one despite the high cost, according to a June 2024 poll.This […]
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