A recent study introduces an innovative method for analyzing body composition using advanced 3D imaging and deep learning techniques. This approach aims to provide more accurate assessments of body fat and muscle distribution, which are […]
Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, regardless of body mass index (BMI) and other traditional risk factors, […]
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health […]
Approximately 15.5 million Americans have been or currently are on injectable diabetes or weight-loss medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including the popular name brands Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. As obesity rates rise, eligibility […]
Many adolescents and young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery—particularly those who were at a healthy body mass index (BMI) before surgery, reports a paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.This article […]
Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) is a clinically-proven approach to treating children with obesity in which a health care professional works with the family to help children lose weight by promoting physical activity, encouraging healthy eating […]
Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published in BMJ Public Health. The review, which is the first of its kind, is led by researchers […]
For patients with diabetes undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG), overall expenditures decrease in the postsurgical period, with no differences seen following the first six months after surgery, according to a study […]
It’s generally accepted that exercise is a key element of losing weight. But this long-held view has been called into question in recent years—with no shortage of articles and podcasts claiming it’s a myth that […]
Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly available in Australia and worldwide to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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