How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The study is published in JNCI: Journal of […]
BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A Novo Nordisk designed trial reports that their 25 mg oral semaglutide taken once daily produced greater mean weight reduction than placebo over 64 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity.This article was originally published […]
Research led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University finds that regional fat distribution exerts distinct effects on brain structure, connectivity and cognition, revealing patterns not explained by body mass index (BMI).This article was originally published […]
People who receive regular phone support after losing weight are more likely to keep the pounds off—but getting extra calls when at risk of regaining weight doesn’t provide additional benefit, according to a new study […]
Much excitement has built in recent years on the new class of incretin drugs that include glucagon-like-peptide-1 inhibitors (single agonists such as semaglutide) and also dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (dual […]
The popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro has exploded in recent years. Initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, the drugs have become the tool of choice for millions of […]
Details of a new drug that aims to treat the underlying causes of obesity were presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September).This […]
Bariatric surgery is associated with a significantly lower risk for developing major metabolic comorbidities compared with a medical weight management program for adults with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in JAMA […]
Federal health officials are cracking down on telehealth companies’ promotion of unapproved versions of prescription drugs, including popular weight loss medications.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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