Weight loss drugs have been linked to an increased risk of premature births among women who took them inadvertently just before or during early pregnancy to treat pre-existing diabetes. However, a large study of over […]
A one-size-fits-all approach to prediabetes treatment may miss the opportunity to implement an early, more intensive, tailored prevention approach for those with the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented […]
Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy. The call follows a new consensus statement developed […]
Nearly 1 in 5 teens in the United States is obese, putting their long-term health at serious risk. Obesity in adolescence leads to many deleterious medical conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and […]
Obesity is increasingly referred to as a chronic disease. This is also how it is defined in the recommendations of scientific societies. In practice, however, many women who decide to undergo pharmacological treatment still face […]
Over the past few years, a new class of medications has transformed the treatment of obesity. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing appetite, helping people eat less and feel full sooner. […]
Diet‑related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension, particularly those affecting children, remain stubbornly high. Can public policies like those that have been successful with tobacco control help shape a more effective public […]
Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight. But a new study shows that the resulting plans may not always […]
A new clinic-ready web-based risk prediction tool called PsyMetRiC is now available to forecast the risk of young people with psychosis developing cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.This article was originally published […]
A Stanford study shows simple digital prompts can motivate people taking GLP-1 medications to make lifestyle changes. It’s a simple premise: What if something as small as a digital nudge could put someone on the […]
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