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Abdominal obesity and muscle loss increase the risk of death by 83% after age 50, study finds
A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, concluded that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss ...
Dec 12, 2025
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High teenage BMI linked to increased risk of severe bacterial infections later in life
High BMI and poor physical fitness during later adolescence increase the risk of both contracting and dying from sepsis and other severe bacterial infections in adulthood, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.
Dec 9, 2025
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GLP-1 receptor agonists likely have little or no effect on obesity-related cancer risk, research shows
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the risk for obesity-related cancer associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or overweight or obesity.
Dec 8, 2025
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New GLP-1 implant may help overweight pets, study underway
Weight loss drugs aren't just for people anymore; They may soon be available for your furry friend.
Dec 6, 2025
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Family grocery purchases improved when online grocery carts were preloaded with healthy ingredients
University at Buffalo researchers have shown that preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could be a useful tool for improving the diets of families with young kids at risk for obesity.
Dec 3, 2025
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States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss
Some states are rethinking their coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as budgets tighten and Medicaid programs brace for the cuts included in President Donald Trump's broad tax and spending law.
Dec 3, 2025
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One short quiz could help people stick to their weight loss plans
A new study, published in JMIR Formative Research, has found that people who answered a brief quiz to determine their "eating profile" were more likely to stick with their program and stay committed to their weight loss goals ...
Dec 3, 2025
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COVID-19 pandemic linked to increases in childhood obesity
The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted children's education, recreation, and social lives, but it also increased the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. pediatric population by roughly 1 million youngsters, according to a ...
Dec 2, 2025
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Blood test shows obesity speeds Alzheimer's development
Researchers have conducted the first study evaluating the impact of obesity on Alzheimer's disease blood biomarkers (BBMs). BBM values increased up to 95% faster in individuals with obesity than in non-obese individuals, ...
Dec 2, 2025
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WHO issues first guidance on using GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guideline on using GLP-1 medications to treat obesity.
Dec 2, 2025
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Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal thoughts and contraception failure
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names.
Dec 2, 2025
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Study finds where Australians live influences their body weight
A Curtin University-led study has found that where Australians live has a measurable influence on their body weight, with local food environments and neighborhood design playing a big part in shaping health outcomes.
Dec 2, 2025
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Changing sweet taste in diet does not affect sugar cravings or health, study suggests
Changing the amount of sweetness in a person's diet has no impact on their liking for sweet foods, the results of a new trial suggest. The results also showed no difference in indicators of cardiovascular disease or diabetes ...
Dec 1, 2025
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WHO backs GLP-1 treatments to tackle obesity epidemic
A range of blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs could help shift the trajectory of the global obesity epidemic, which affects over one billion people worldwide, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Dec 1, 2025
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WHO recommends Ozempic-style weight loss drugs for obesity
Obesity affects more than 1 billion people worldwide and is recognized by the World Health Organization as a chronic, relapsing disease associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden.
Dec 1, 2025
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Tirzepatide's benefits fade for most: Weight and health markers rebound after withdrawal, study finds
Eli Lilly and Company, along with partner institutions in the US and United Kingdom, describe how short-term pharmacologic intervention does not appear to have lasting effects for most tirzepatide patients. People with obesity ...
Metabolites produced in intestine play central role in controlling obesity and diabetes, study shows
A study conducted at Harvard University identified a group of metabolites that travel from the intestine to the liver and then to the heart, where they are pumped throughout the body. These metabolites play an important role ...
Nov 26, 2025
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Study links America's favorite cooking oil to obesity
Soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States and a staple of processed foods, contributes to obesity, at least in mice, through a mechanism scientists are now beginning to understand.
Nov 26, 2025
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Patients who discontinue GLP-1s found to have more weight gain, complications during pregnancy
In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain more weight and have higher risks of diabetes ...
Nov 24, 2025
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Metabolism, not just weight, improved when older adults reduced ultra-processed food intake
A controlled feeding study out of South Dakota State University shows that older adults who ate fewer ultra-processed foods naturally consumed fewer calories, lost weight and abdominal fat, and showed improvements in insulin, ...
Nov 24, 2025
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Daily oral GLP-1 pill a promising alternative to injectables for weight loss, clinical trial finds
A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial led by a UTHealth Houston ...
Nov 23, 2025
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Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn't enough to address America's obesity problem. Here's why
The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, 2025, will reduce the monthly prices of these medications by hundreds ...
Nov 22, 2025
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Psychology can change the way food tastes: Here's how to use it to make the most of your meals
Ever eaten while doom-scrolling and realized you barely tasted anything? Or found your favorite pasta strangely bland after a stressful meeting, yet somehow delicious on a relaxed Saturday evening?
Nov 22, 2025
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Daily pill helps people lose 10% of weight in 18 months, study finds
A daily pill that is cheaper and easier to take than currently available weight loss drugs helps people lose around a tenth of their body weight over nearly 18 months, a study said Thursday.
Nov 20, 2025
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Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk
In the United States, approximately 14.7 million children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are living with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since children living with obesity ...
Nov 20, 2025
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