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Moderate exercise helps control appetite in obese men

A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.

28 Jan 2025

Online app supports weight loss through protein and fiber tracking

Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging.

24 Jan 2025

Dapagliflozin plus calorie restriction boosts remission rates in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity

Findings indicate that dapagliflozin and calorie restriction together improve weight loss and metabolic health, increasing the likelihood of diabetes remission.

24 Jan 2025

Dapagliflozin and calorie restriction show higher remission rates in type 2 diabetes

Adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who are given the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin alongside moderate calorie restriction achieve much higher rates of remission compared with calorie restriction alone, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.

23 Jan 2025

Why do people with obesity, but without diabetes, start taking semaglutide?

Research identifies key factors affecting semaglutide initiation among obese individuals without diabetes, revealing significant insurance coverage disparities.

22 Jan 2025

Fizzy water may aid weight loss but can't replace healthy lifestyle

Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism-the rate at which the body uses and converts energy-but the effects are so small, drinking it can't be relied on alone to shed the pounds, concludes a brief analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

21 Jan 2025

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications can alleviate PCOS symptoms, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance through diet and physical activity.

21 Jan 2025

Calorie labels cut intake slightly, but alcohol impact unclear

Calorie labels on food may lower calorie intake, but findings on alcohol are inconclusive, indicating a gap in research for effective public health strategies.

21 Jan 2025

Parents open to child weight support through adult weight management programs

Parents attending an adult weight management programme, who were worried about their child's weight, would accept support and signposting to services for their child if it was offered, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

20 Jan 2025

AstraZeneca's Pioneering Research in Heart Failure and ATTR-CM

Mina Makar highlights AstraZeneca's commitment to advancing heart failure research and innovative therapies, addressing critical needs in cardiovascular health.

16 Jan 2025

Study unravels the links between obesity and cancer

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A comprehensive review provides insights into the mechanisms linking obesity to cancer risk and discusses potential clinical implications.

15 Jan 2025

Time-restricted eating rivals Mediterranean diet but falls short for visceral fat loss

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is safe and feasible for weight management but offers no additional benefits over a Mediterranean diet for reducing visceral fat. Early TRE shows promise in reducing subcutaneous fat and improving fasting glucose levels.

8 Jan 2025

Elderberry juice improves metabolic health and weight management

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.

8 Jan 2025

Ketogenic diet leads in metabolic health improvements for diabetic patients

Study compares the effects of very-low-calorie ketogenic and Mediterranean diets on gut microbiota, metabolic health, and weight management in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and obesity.

7 Jan 2025

Nutraceuticals: exploring potential benefits and challenges of an unregulated healthcare frontier

Nutraceuticals offer potential health benefits, from migraine relief to cognitive support, but safety and regulatory issues must be addressed for effective use.

18 Dec 2024

Weight gain after 35 linked to increased breast cancer risk

The body mass index (BMI) has long been used to measure body fat, but its influence on breast cancer risk is more complex than previously thought.

11 Dec 2024

Dark chocolate consumption associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming dark, but not milk, chocolate may be associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Dec 2024

Who gets obesity drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, it helps if you’re on Medicaid

After losing and regaining the same 20-plus pounds more times than she could count, Anita Blanchard concluded that diets don't work.

2 Dec 2024

Nearly half of weight loss participants reduced alcohol use after starting anti-obesity medication

Researchers evaluate changes in alcohol use after initiating antiobesity medication.

29 Nov 2024

Expert explores the expanding applications of GLP1 therapies

Researchers review recent advancements in glucagon-like peptide-1-based therapies.

28 Nov 2024

Weight Management News and Research

Moderate exercise helps control appetite in obese men

Online app supports weight loss through protein and fiber tracking

Dapagliflozin plus calorie restriction boosts remission rates in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity

Dapagliflozin and calorie restriction show higher remission rates in type 2 diabetes

Why do people with obesity, but without diabetes, start taking semaglutide?

Fizzy water may aid weight loss but can't replace healthy lifestyle

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

Calorie labels cut intake slightly, but alcohol impact unclear

Parents open to child weight support through adult weight management programs

AstraZeneca's Pioneering Research in Heart Failure and ATTR-CM

Study unravels the links between obesity and cancer

Time-restricted eating rivals Mediterranean diet but falls short for visceral fat loss

Elderberry juice improves metabolic health and weight management

Ketogenic diet leads in metabolic health improvements for diabetic patients

Nutraceuticals: exploring potential benefits and challenges of an unregulated healthcare frontier

Weight gain after 35 linked to increased breast cancer risk

Dark chocolate consumption associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk

Who gets obesity drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, it helps if you’re on Medicaid

Nearly half of weight loss participants reduced alcohol use after starting anti-obesity medication

Expert explores the expanding applications of GLP1 therapies

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