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Keeping a longer overnight fast and eating an early breakfast may be associated with a lower body mass index
To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at... Read more -
An oral weight loss pill has just passed early trials with promising results—here's how it works
The arrival of GLP-1 analog drugs (such as Wegovy) marked a huge shift in the weight-loss drug market. These drugs... Read more -
Research casts new light on effectiveness of weight loss prevention supplement
An ingredient that can be added to food to make it more filling may be less effective at preventing weight... Read more -
Success of meal boxes in treating childhood obesity
Healthy recipes and subsidized meal boxes can go a long way in helping child obesity. These are the findings of... Read more -
Semaglutide improves outcomes for obese patients with common skin condition, new study shows
A pioneering study, presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024, demonstrates the significant potential of... Read more -
BMI outside of normal category linked to lower fecundability
For women and men, body mass index (BMI) outside of the normal range is associated with increased time to pregnancy... Read more -
Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity—especially women—has climbed since... Read more -
Guidance provided for management of obesity in kidney disease
In a report issued by the American Society of Nephrology and published online Sept. 18 in the Journal of the... Read more -
Study shows bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 diabetes drugs for kidney protection
A Cleveland Clinic study showed that in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, bariatric surgery was... Read more -
New blood test could be an early warning for diabetes in children
A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around... Read more -
Excess body weight linked to increased risk for second primary neoplasm
Among cancer survivors, excess body weight is associated with an increased risk for a second primary malignant neoplasm, according to... Read more -
Opinion: How we think about 'obesity' and body weight is changing
From doctors' offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits.... Read more -
'Sticky' brain cells may confuse us into eating more
Diseases involving our metabolism—including obesity and type 2 diabetes—affect more than a quarter of the global population and are projected... Read more -
Research assesses impact of weight loss and blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
A Cleveland Clinic research team has published the first study assessing the independent real-world impacts of weight loss and blood... Read more -
Abnormal electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders may increase risk of death, poor health outcomes
A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that 32% of individuals with an eating disorder had abnormal electrolyte levels,... Read more
