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Tirzepatide produces clinically meaningful weight loss for at least 3 years in non-diabetic overweight adults: Trial
Once-weekly treatment with tirzepatide can produce clinically meaningful and sustained weight loss for at least three years in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have diabetes
Gastric bypass outperforms other surgeries in severe obesity treatment, trial shows
Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost-effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals new research.
A patient-centered approach for managing obesity in children and adolescents
A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centered approach, emphasizing behavioral and psychological supports that focus on outcomes valued by patients and their families.
Weight loss protects—even when weight is regained
The study, published in The Lancet Region Health—Europe, focuses on the health consequences of regaining some weight following significant weight loss, an area in which scientific knowledge is described as extremely limited.
How obesity influences brain morphology and cognitive health
With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health.
Online weight loss program is effective way to reach rural populations, study shows
People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited access to healthy, affordable food, physical activity facilities, public transportation, and health care institutions. Weight loss interventions are more successful with support from a dietitian, but many rural residents do not have preventive care providers nearby.
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere: How bad are they?
The term has been in the news a lot lately, as there's evidence that these foods are linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Daily time-restricted eating shows promise in new studies
A form of daily fasting, TRE limits food intake to a specific window each day, such as 10am to 6pm, while participants abstain for the remaining hours.
Chocolate at the checkout: Weak enforcement of obesity regulations is undermining public health
It's far too easy to choose unhealthy options in retail stores in the UK. This isn't just a personal challenge for citizens, it's a public health crisis. The places we shop shape our food choices and quite frankly, the odds are stacked against us in selecting healthy food.
Study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists target fat over muscle for weight loss
Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.