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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 ...
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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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Exploring sex differences in how the brain adapts to overeating
Overeating alters neural pathways involved in feeding and metabolism, but how fast do these adaptive changes occur? And do these adaptations occur similarly in males and females?
Nov 2, 2026
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Beyond 'just lose weight': How gyms and clinics can welcome people of all sizes
Have you ever gone to your general practitioner to find out why you're always tired, only to be told to lose weight?
Nov 2, 2026
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A new framework for safe, patient-centered prescribing of obesity medications in older adults
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has released a new framework to assist clinicians in safely prescribing obesity medications in older adults. Organized around a series of cases, the framework offers a practical approach ...
Oct 30, 2026
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GLP-1 drugs may help patients shed regained weight after bariatric surgery
People who regain weight after bariatric surgery may benefit from glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, commonly called GLP-1 medications, according to a study involving Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University, Purdue ...
Oct 29, 2026
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Obesity in young adulthood linked to increased risk of early-onset cancer
Having obesity in your 20s and 30s could raise your risk for early-onset cancer.
Oct 28, 2026
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Meal delivery apps could be driving us toward unhealthy choices
New research has revealed how meal delivery apps are steering Australians toward unhealthy food options, prompting calls from experts for government action to reset the balance and make choosing healthy options easier and ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Targeting fat-cell enzyme offers potential strategy to reduce obesity and cancer risk
Obesity touches countless lives across the country and can lead to many other health complications. From August 2021 to 2023, the prevalence of obesity in adults in the U.S. was more than 40%. Research published in Science ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Low-carb diet high in saturated fat shows mixed effects on cholesterol in two-year trial
New analyses from the Norwegian randomized controlled trial CARBFUNC show that more than doubling saturated fat intake over a two-year period can promote favorable changes in several cardiovascular risk markers, without increasing ...
Oct 27, 2026
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The degree of obesity may influence the outcomes of acute pancreatitis
In acute pancreatitis, mild obesity might more than double the odds of vital organ failure, according to an international study by researchers at Semmelweis University analyzing data from more than 2,200 patients. The study, ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Are GLP-1s practical and safe for adolescents with obesity?
GLP-1 medications have become a popular tool for weight loss. But are they appropriate for all age groups? Short for glucagon-like peptide-1, GLP-1s are medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration that treat ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Weight-loss surgery produces lasting diabetes remission, long-term study finds
People with type 2 diabetes were much more likely to achieve remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive medical and lifestyle management, according to a long-term study. Researchers also identified patient characteristics ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Want to lose weight? Don't skip the weights
Weightlifting has a reputation for "bulking up," so it may not be the first type of exercise you choose when you want to lose weight.
Oct 26, 2026
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New animal model offers more precise way to study calorie-burning brown fat
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have developed and validated a new genetic animal model that gives scientists a more precise way to study brown and beige fat, specialized tissues that use energy ...
Oct 25, 2026
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