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Bariatric surgery programs face upheaval amid growing GLP-1 use for weight loss
At Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, surgeon Piotr Krecioch has his hands full launching a program offering surgical interventions to treat obesity. One in three Philadelphians are living with obesity, putting ...
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The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Olympians—athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health—are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets ...
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To prevent obesity, Australian parents prioritize healthier diet support over exercise programs for their children
Among the chaos of busy days and competing priorities, in the end, all parents want is health and happiness for their children. But it's tricky for governments and health care providers to know the best way to help. With ...
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Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype
Intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than traditional dietary advice or doing nothing, a new review appearing in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews finds. ...
Feb 15, 2026
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Obesity rates are rising, despite GLP-1s. What does it mean?
By 2030, nearly half of all American adults will have obesity, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults to have a body mass index ...
Feb 15, 2026
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Will Ozempic-style patches help you lose weight? Two experts explain
Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection?
Feb 15, 2026
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Parkinson's disease triggers a hidden shift in how the body produces energy
Weight loss is a well-recognized but poorly understood non-motor feature of Parkinson's disease (PD). Many patients progressively lose weight as the disease advances, often alongside worsening motor symptoms and quality of ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Can lifestyle changes reverse poor heart health?
We've all heard that making simple lifestyle changes today can help prevent heart disease down the line. But what if you already have key risk factors for heart disease, or even a diagnosis of heart disease itself? Is it ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Why visceral fat triggers diabetes: Study points to loss of protective macrophages
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered a surprising new way the body can fight insulin resistance and diabetes—by boosting a special type of "good" immune cell in fat tissue.
Feb 12, 2026
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Newly identified brain circuit and cells link prior experiences to appetite
Our past experiences shape how much we eat and where and what we choose to eat. Using preclinical models, researchers from Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have identified brain cells that translate ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Atherosclerosis may start in childhood: New data tie obesity to early vascular damage
A study of 130 children between the ages of 6 and 11 conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil has identified that obesity alone can cause immediate damage to children's cardiovascular ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Natural gut-based compound developed to support weight loss safely
A new orally taken, gut-based compound developed by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), reduces the amount of dietary fat absorbed in the intestines. This differs from most existing ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Weight loss drug linked to lower risk of eye disease in patients with diabetes
The popular diabetes and weight loss medication tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro or Zepbound) may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can deliver everything from weight loss and clearer skin to relief from menstrual ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Specific brain signals rapidly eliminate body fat in mice
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a potent pathway that begins in the brain and leads to loss of all body fat without reducing food intake. The study is reported in Nature Metabolism.
Feb 10, 2026
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Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates
In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates. Though a carbohydrate-heavy diet can be harmful, consuming too many fats may cause more health ...
Feb 10, 2026
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GLP-1 drugs may protect the heart beyond weight loss, trial results suggest
With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss alone. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide, are a class of drugs that act ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Why people won't quit a weight loss drug, even when it makes them feel sick
Patients who use semaglutide for weight loss, like Ozempic, are more likely to continue the medication if they perceive it as effective, even when facing unpleasant side effects, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Why working out may not help you lose weight
According to conventional wisdom, a great way to lose weight is to do some exercise. While being active is beneficial in many ways for our health, it may not be very helpful if you want to shed a few inches off your waistline. ...
Obesity linked to one in 10 infection deaths globally
Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases can be attributed to obesity worldwide, finds a major new study led by a University College London (UCL) researcher. People with obesity face a 70% higher ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Intermittent fasting cuts Crohn's disease activity by 40% and halves inflammation in randomized clinical trial
A randomized controlled study found that time-restricted feeding—a form of intermittent fasting—significantly reduced symptomatic disease activity and systematic inflammation in adults with Crohn's disease and overweight ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results for both sexes
A new study conducted at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute at Tel Aviv University reveals a clear conclusion: strength (resistance) training is the most effective ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Obesity and aging: Study links inflammation to cognitive decline
Obesity and older age are strongly associated with low-grade inflammation in the body, a condition that appears closely linked to cognitive decline and dementia. A recent Baycrest study has found that participants with elevated ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Ultrasound detects abdominal fat linked to metabolic diseases
The distribution of body fat, and particularly fat accumulated around the abdomen, is a determining factor in the risk of developing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. However, not all abdominal fat has the same impact ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Hims pulls cheaper Wegovy pill after federal scrutiny
Hims & Hers says it will stop selling a low-cost copy of a new weight-loss pill made by Novo Nordisk, after federal officials raised concerns that the product may violate drug laws.
Feb 9, 2026
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