Weight Loss

What to Look for in a Protein Powder?

Besides a balanced diet, many individuals opt to include supplements as part of their daily food intake. Protein powder is one such supplement which has become increasingly popular over recent years, with many users who want to achieve weight loss and muscle growth.

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss

Wegovy: A Breakthrough in Weight Loss?

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Public interest in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is surging, but national data on dispensing patterns in the United States are surprisingly scarce.

22 May 2024

Key studies on GLP-1 drugs, alpha-gal syndrome, and liver disease medications to be presented at DDW 2024

Studies examining the risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, distinguishing alpha-gal syndrome from other GI disorders, and comparing medications to slow the progression of liver disease in patients with alcohol-use disorder will be presented this week at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

21 May 2024

High price of popular diabetes drugs deprives low-income people of effective treatment

For the past year and a half, Tandra Cooper Harris and her husband, Marcus, who both have diabetes, have struggled to fill their prescriptions for the medications they need to control their blood sugar.

21 May 2024

Ketogenic diets linked to cellular aging in vital organs, new study finds

Study reveals that ketogenic diets induce cellular senescence in mice, affecting organs like the kidneys and heart through AMPK and p53 pathways. These findings highlight potential long-term risks associated with ketogenic diets.

20 May 2024

From research to practice: Closing the divide in obesity management

As research continues to produce evidence about the underlying causes of obesity and optimal strategies to treat and manage obesity have evolved, there are disparities in application of the latest scientific advances in the clinical care that people with obesity receive.

20 May 2024

Gallbladder cancer incidence declines overall but increases among Black Americans

Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans over the last two decades, but cases have steadily risen among Blacks, with growing numbers not being diagnosed until later stages, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2024.

20 May 2024

Bariatric surgery may protect against development of breast cancer in women with obesity

Researchers investigated the association between bariatric surgery and breast cancer incidence in women and determined if baseline insulin levels influence the benefit of bariatric surgery on breast cancer risk.

20 May 2024

Treating obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1-directed N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor inhibition

Bimodal drug that successfully cures obesity, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia in mouse models.

20 May 2024

Continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce cellular senescence in multiple organs

A strict "keto-friendly" diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly.

17 May 2024

Text messages with financial rewards boost weight loss in obese men, study finds

Study found that combining behavioral text messages with financial incentives promotes significant weight loss in obese men, while text messages alone do not.

16 May 2024

Bariatric surgery linked to reduced breast cancer risk in obese women with hyperinsulinemia

Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in women with obesity. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

16 May 2024

New therapy shows greater weight loss in mice by targeting brain's appetite center

A groundbreaking paper in Nature describes a promising new therapy for obesity that leads to greater weight loss in mice than existing medications.

16 May 2024

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

The effect of a low-calorie, sufficient fiber regimen combined with probiotic supplements and physical activity on health, body composition, and physique.

16 May 2024

Anti-obesity medications slash heart disease risk in obese patients, study finds

A study in the journal Obesity evaluated the impact of new anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) among obese individuals, finding that these medications reduce the risk of CVD complications, particularly heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

15 May 2024

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has, for the first time, quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy.

15 May 2024

Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

The internationally recognized body-mass index (BMI) cut-off point for obesity may not be appropriate for middle-aged and older men and women (aged 40-80 years), according to research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

15 May 2024

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

A new Northwestern Medicine study shows that technology alone can't replace the human touch to produce meaningful weight loss in obesity treatment.

15 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated the effects of semaglutide on weight and anthropometric outcomes in adults with obesity but without diabetes, finding significant weight loss and improved health metrics over four years. The study also highlighted the safety and tolerability of semaglutide across different BMI categories.

14 May 2024

Sustainable weight loss with personalized semaglutide dosing

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has explored the benefits of giving personalised doses of semaglutide to patients taking part in a weight loss programme and tapering them off the medication when they reach their target weight.

14 May 2024

Understanding body dysmorphia through WhatsApp profiles of individuals with obesity

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has found that many people who are living with obesity conceal their body in their WhatsApp profile pictures.

14 May 2024

Weight Loss

Overview

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss

Wegovy: A Breakthrough in Weight Loss?

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Key studies on GLP-1 drugs, alpha-gal syndrome, and liver disease medications to be presented at DDW 2024

High price of popular diabetes drugs deprives low-income people of effective treatment

Ketogenic diets linked to cellular aging in vital organs, new study finds

From research to practice: Closing the divide in obesity management

Gallbladder cancer incidence declines overall but increases among Black Americans

Bariatric surgery may protect against development of breast cancer in women with obesity

Treating obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1-directed N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor inhibition

Continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce cellular senescence in multiple organs

Text messages with financial rewards boost weight loss in obese men, study finds

Bariatric surgery linked to reduced breast cancer risk in obese women with hyperinsulinemia

New therapy shows greater weight loss in mice by targeting brain's appetite center

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

Anti-obesity medications slash heart disease risk in obese patients, study finds

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

Sustainable weight loss with personalized semaglutide dosing

Understanding body dysmorphia through WhatsApp profiles of individuals with obesity

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Weight Loss

Overview

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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