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New clinical definition of obesity could help target care more effectively, saving time and money
The traditional way of assessing whether someone is overweight using body mass index (BMI) may fail to capture whether excess body fat is harmful and could be supplemented with a second measure when assessing patients, a ...
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Experts urge caution over drug company campaigns to destigmatize obesity
We should be wary of campaigns by pharmaceutical companies to destigmatize obesity, say experts in The BMJ. Michael Viggars and colleagues argue that, while destigmatizing obesity is the right thing to do, there is a risk ...
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New clinical definition outperforms BMI in diagnosing obesity
A new diagnostic definition of obesity outperforms body mass index (BMI) in identifying differences in health and prognosis, including mortality risk, according to a large international study published in Nature.
Nov 11, 2026
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Effective obesity treatments reach few eligible teens, study finds
Despite the arrival of powerful new anti-obesity medications and growing evidence supporting weight-loss surgery for adolescents, the vast majority of eligible teens are receiving neither treatment, according to a new study ...
Nov 11, 2026
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Fewer than 5% of US military veterans may achieve optimal heart health
Fewer than 5% of U.S. military veterans may achieve optimal cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 metrics, highlighting an urgent opportunity to improve prevention and help veterans ...
Nov 11, 2026
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Resistance training key to maintaining muscle function during GLP-1 weight loss, study shows
A study has revealed that resistance (weight) training not only preserves lean and muscle mass but also increases strength in people taking weight-loss medication. Published in Nature Medicine, the Tirzepatide and Resistance ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Night owls who eat late may face higher health risks
A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health and metabolic disease, offering new insights into why some individuals with obesity may face a risk of inflammation ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Semaglutide may lower fetal oxygen levels, sheep study suggests
They're the blockbuster drugs transforming weight loss, helping millions of people to shed unwanted kilograms. But while medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may also improve women's chances of becoming pregnant, what happens ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Successful sleep apnea treatment may lead to unexpected weight gain
A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center may have uncovered a biological mechanism behind why many adults and children gain weight following successful treatment for obstructive ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Daily, oral GLP-1 medication reduced episodes of sleep apnea in adults with excess weight
Adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea and excess weight had significantly fewer episodes of breathing interruptions while sleeping after taking the daily oral GLP-1 medication orforglipron for one year, compared with ...
Nov 10, 2026
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HIV activism offers a roadmap for tackling weight stigma
Although HIV and obesity are not mirror images, lessons from the HIV response could accelerate fairer and more effective care for people living with obesity.
Nov 10, 2026
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Why obesity affects males and females differently
University of California, Riverside, scientists have an explanation for why males and females respond differently to obesity. They report in PNAS Nexus that certain immune cell populations in fat tissue may protect against ...
Nov 9, 2026
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The stroke risk younger adults may be overlooking—and the symptoms that should never be dismissed
Stroke is often seen as a condition that only affects older people. Yet the incidence of stroke in older people has actually fallen in recent decades. At the same time, rates of stroke in under-55s have been on the rise.
Nov 9, 2026
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Experimental weight-loss drug eases painful knee osteoarthritis in two clinical trials
For people with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA) who are overweight or have obesity, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs and standing up from a chair can be difficult. In two Northwestern University–led Phase ...
Nov 8, 2026
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Bariatric surgery is effective rescue strategy after GLP-1 receptor agonist failure
Bariatric surgery is associated with clinically meaningful two-year weight loss after semaglutide or tirzepatide intolerance or inadequate response, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in the Annals of Surgery.
Nov 6, 2026
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Obesity drugs could lead to new ways to protect the brain
Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are already used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, but they also influence biological processes important for brain function. In a new review published in Science, researchers ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Knee osteoarthritis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 528 million adults worldwide.
Nov 4, 2026
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Stair climbers are said to boost fitness, strength and bone health—here's what the evidence actually says
The stair climber has seen a huge surge in popularity on social media in recent years. Proponents of the exercise machine rave about its benefits—claiming it can boost cardiovascular fitness, strength and bone health.
Nov 4, 2026
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Australia is set to get a Wegovy pill. How does it compare with weight‑loss injections?
A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia.
Nov 4, 2026
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Earlier bedtime linked to greater weight loss in prediabetes trial
Going to bed earlier is associated with weight loss in people with prediabetes, according to a randomized controlled trial led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Nov 3, 2026
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Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US think about food even when they are not hungry
"Food noise" refers to intrusive thoughts about and cravings for food, whether or not a person is hungry. The phenomenon has become widely discussed on social media, in traditional media and in commercials for GLP-1 receptor ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Why people trust weight‑loss drug advice on social media, even when it may be misleading
Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing dramatic weight-loss results from people taking Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic. They share photographs, discuss side effects and recommend ways to get the best results.
Nov 3, 2026
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Swedish dietary surveys link higher ultraprocessed food intake to poorer nutrition
A higher proportion of ultraprocessed food in the diet is generally associated with poorer dietary quality and, among adults, a somewhat higher prevalence of overweight and obesity. This is shown by a study that also critically ...
Nov 2, 2026
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GLP-1 meds linked to lower diabetes, heart risks than standard diabetes prevention medication
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) medications, currently popular for weight loss, may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke more than the standard diabetes prevention medication ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Study challenges assumption that more lean body mass means better metabolic health
The relationship between muscle mass and metabolic health may be more complicated than previously understood, according to a new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Researchers found that where fat is stored ...
Nov 2, 2026
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