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Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health.

27 Feb 2024

Study: Early advanced therapy significantly improves Crohn's disease outcomes

A large-scale clinical trial of treatment strategies for Crohn's disease has shown that offering early advanced therapy to all patients straight after diagnosis can drastically improve outcomes, including by reducing the number of people requiring urgent abdominal surgery for treatment of their disease by ten-fold.

22 Feb 2024

Underutilized obesity treatments could transform patient health

When someone has obesity, losing even 5% of their body weight can make a major difference in their health -- especially if they can keep from regaining it.

21 Feb 2024

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

A new study in Obesity compares these two trends with inactivity to assess their effectiveness.

21 Feb 2024

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

20 Feb 2024

Weekend warrior exercise approach comparable to regular exercise for weight loss

Whether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss suggests a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

20 Feb 2024

Increasing New Year's resolutions for healthier eating, Purdue report finds

Food or nutrition-related New Year's resolutions were more popular among consumers going into 2024 compared to last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report.

15 Feb 2024

Investigative report reveals growing delays in complaint processing times against drug companies

Processing times for complaints against drug companies suspected of having breached their industry code of practice have more than tripled in a nearly two-decade period, an investigation by The BMJ has found.

15 Feb 2024

TB cases in England spike by 10.7% in 2023

Figures published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in its TB annual report, show that tuberculosis cases in England in 2022 were stable compared to 2021 (4,380 in 2022 compared to 4,411 in 2021).

15 Feb 2024

How does intermittent fasting affect the gut microbiome?

Review examines the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on the human gut microbiome, revealing variable impacts on microbiota composition and diversity, influenced by fasting type, dietary habits, and individual microbiome characteristics.

14 Feb 2024

Dentists could play key role in tackling obesity crisis, study finds

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.

14 Feb 2024

Gastric bypass surgery more effective for long-term diabetes control

Adults who have obesity and Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if they undergo gastric bypass surgery rather than sleeve gastrectomy, even after regaining weight, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

13 Feb 2024

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Study reveals that both lacto-ovo vegetarian and Mediterranean diets positively impact apolipoprotein levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, with Mediterranean diet showing a more substantial effect on apolipoprotein levels, particularly in women and older individuals with fewer CVD risk factors.

13 Feb 2024

Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development

Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree), sandalwood oil has been used for many centuries by several cultures throughout the world for perfume, soaps, incense and candles.

13 Feb 2024

Drug repurposing study finds lonafarnib effective against RSV

A study in Nature Communications identifies lonafarnib from the ReFRAME drug-repurposing library as a potent inhibitor of the RSV fusion protein, showing promise in reducing RSV infection in vitro and in vivo.

11 Feb 2024

Immune cells in overdrive: Study finds unbalanced response worsens lung infections

CD4+ T cells have been highlighted in the scientific literature for the important role they play in the immune response to lung infections.

8 Feb 2024

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

AMG 133, an engineered bispecific molecule, demonstrated significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile in a phase 1 clinical trial, offering a promising new treatment option for obesity.

7 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery more effective in controlling hypertension rates in obese patients

Bariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure compared to blood pressure medication alone, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

6 Feb 2024

New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure

The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

5 Feb 2024

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

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5 Feb 2024

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

Study: Early advanced therapy significantly improves Crohn's disease outcomes

Underutilized obesity treatments could transform patient health

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

Weekend warrior exercise approach comparable to regular exercise for weight loss

Increasing New Year's resolutions for healthier eating, Purdue report finds

Investigative report reveals growing delays in complaint processing times against drug companies

TB cases in England spike by 10.7% in 2023

How does intermittent fasting affect the gut microbiome?

Dentists could play key role in tackling obesity crisis, study finds

Gastric bypass surgery more effective for long-term diabetes control

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development

Drug repurposing study finds lonafarnib effective against RSV

Immune cells in overdrive: Study finds unbalanced response worsens lung infections

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

Bariatric surgery more effective in controlling hypertension rates in obese patients

New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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Weight Loss News and Research

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