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Elevator capacity signs may underestimate modern passenger weight across Europe
Across Europe, elevator capacity signs for the maximum number of passengers permitted based on weight are out of date with current obesity trends, finds new research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO26) ...
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Once-weekly brisk interval walk rivals thrice-weekly for fat loss with the same total workout time
A research team from the School of Public Health at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that brisk interval walking performed once a week can significantly improve body fat reduction ...
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Enjoyment gap in exercise may help explain lower activity in obesity
A recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä investigated the emotions evoked by physical activity and what motivates people across different weight groups to exercise. The study found that individuals with obesity ...
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Study shows use of obesity drugs alongside behavioral intervention is associated with reduced 'food noise'
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey, shows that use of obesity drugs alongside behavioral interventions leads to a larger drop in so‑called food noise than in those using ...
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Obesity-linked fat molecule may speed Alzheimer's by disrupting brain lipids
A new study offers fresh insight into Alzheimer's disease by looking beyond the brain and focusing on metabolic health, particularly obesity. The Houston Methodist-led study moves beyond the traditional view of obesity as ...
May 11, 2026
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After weight loss, the body keeps pulling back—and this study shows how hard
Weight that was regained after it had been lost may be the result of persistent, biologically driven hunger, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. The study's findings appear to support ...
May 11, 2026
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Alcohol use disorder and obesity may cause metabolic alterations that raise the risk of relapse, study suggests
Disrupted metabolic function in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may be amplified in the context of obesity, contributing to intensified alcohol cravings, according to a preliminary study that supports ongoing investigation ...
May 11, 2026
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Cutting calories by 10% to 15% may boost healthy aging without extreme diets
Search the web, and you'll find any number of biohacking techniques for promoting healthy lifespan, from taking cold baths to breathing pressurized oxygen to sleeping under a red light.
May 10, 2026
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Almost half of adults worldwide eat out at least once a week—exacerbating the obesity epidemic
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) suggests that no matter where people live, eating out instead of preparing meals at home is linked to weight gain and obesity.
May 10, 2026
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Study shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in obesity rates
A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in obesity rates across OECD countries. ...
May 10, 2026
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Body mass index: It's not all that it's hyped up to be
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple mathematical formula widely used to quickly gauge someone's health. BMI = weight (kg) divided by height squared (m2). Its simplicity and cost-effectiveness makes BMI a popular health tool, ...
May 10, 2026
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Could the 'Ozempic Era' shift blame for obesity from individuals to the food industry?
An essay presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) suggests that a new age of obesity drugs could shift the blame for living with obesity from individuals to the food industry—just as smoking ...
May 10, 2026
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New post-hoc analysis examined daily oral orforglipron in adults over 65 with obesity, with or without diabetes
A new analysis presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) examined daily oral orforglipron treatment for the treatment of obesity, with or without diabetes, in users aged 65 years ...
May 10, 2026
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Pooled analysis reveals semaglutide shows good efficacy in older adults aged over 65 years
A new analysis of the STEP trials carried out by semaglutide manufacturer Novo Nordisk has analyzed various trials to show the safety and efficacy of the obesity drug semaglutide in older adults (over 65 years), and found ...
May 10, 2026
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8,500 steps a day can help dieters keep weight off, research suggests
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health shows that doing around 8,500 steps ...
May 9, 2026
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Study shows benefits in obesity-linked conditions of losing more weight with GLP-1 treatment
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) shows that, following treatment for obesity or diabetes or both, using incretin-based drugs, losing more weight versus less ...
May 9, 2026
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Why weight gain fears matter in recovery: 10-week program helps women build healthier habits
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF-10) program on nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors among 607 women undergoing treatment ...
May 9, 2026
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A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know
Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It's a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments.
May 8, 2026
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Gut microbiota play a role in metabolic health after bariatric surgery, finds study
Changes in gut microbiota after bariatric surgery are strongly linked to altered metabolic health and sustained improvement in type 2 diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg.
May 7, 2026
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Oral small-molecule GLP-1 drugs penetrate deep into the brain to suppress cravings
A study has found that an emerging class of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs suppresses eating for pleasure, or hedonic feeding, in mice by modulating a reward circuit deep within the brain. This newly charted pathway—separate from ...
May 6, 2026
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Bariatric surgery significantly more effective than GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and disease remission, review finds
Metabolic and bariatric surgery delivers significantly greater weight loss and higher rates of obesity-related disease remission than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), according to one of the largest and ...
May 6, 2026
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Abdominal obesity may lead to more severe menopause symptoms
Weight gain during menopause is common, with abdominal obesity being especially common and unhealthy. A new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has found that in addition to its adverse ...
May 6, 2026
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Bariatric surgery more effective than GLP-1 drugs at preventing heart attacks, stroke and death in older adults
Metabolic and bariatric surgery offers significantly greater long-term protection against heart attack, stroke and death than widely used GLP-1 drugs in older adults with obesity and diabetes, according to a new real-world ...
May 6, 2026
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Obesity and Alzheimer's linked by disease-driving metabolic pathways
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million or about 20% of Americans. This growth is likely to increase the burden of age-related diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease ...
May 5, 2026
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Bariatric surgery procedures fall below 200,000, first time since 2020, new research finds
The number of metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures in the United States dropped below 200,000 in 2024 for the first time since 2020, a more than 20% decline from the prior year, according to new research presented at ...
May 5, 2026
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