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Obesity severity tied to increased risk across 16 common conditions
Johns Hopkins University-led research has found that obesity, particularly severe obesity, is strongly associated with the incidence of 16 common health outcomes. Associations remained consistent across sex and racial groups. ...
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Percentage weight loss targets in obesity management—is this the wrong objective?
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) suggests that weight loss programs targeting a particular percentage weight loss are often failing, and that ...
Apr 3, 2025
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High-fat diet promotes breast cancer metastasis in animal models
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, and a greater probability for the cancer to spread to other organs. But the causes of this association are still not well understood. Researchers at ...
Apr 2, 2025
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When it comes to obesity-related cancers, where you shop for food matters
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to tackle this urgent issue is to try to improve diet quality ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Debunking weight loss plateaus: Study says you don't have to lose to win
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has busted the myth that weight loss must be a linear downward trend to be successful.
Apr 2, 2025
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Dopamine neurons that fuel overeating may weaken effectiveness of obesity medication
Delicious and extremely palatable food can increase the tendency of hedonic eating, where one consumes food for the sole purpose of deriving pleasure instead of the body's energy needs. Hedonic eating often leads to eating ...
Gastric bypass outperforms other surgeries in severe obesity treatment, trial shows
Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost-effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals new research. Results of the By-Band-Sleeve trial are published in The Lancet Diabetes ...
Apr 1, 2025
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4:3 intermittent fasting shows modestly greater weight loss than daily caloric restriction
A randomized clinical trial compared the effects of 4:3 intermittent fasting versus daily caloric restriction on weight loss when combined with comprehensive behavioral support in adults with overweight or obesity. The data ...
Apr 1, 2025
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New options for controlling type 2 diabetes in patients who stop medication
Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, UVA Health diabetes experts note in a new paper highlighting a growing array of treatment options.
Apr 1, 2025
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GLP-1 drug use for weight loss has soared, costing billions
The number of Americans taking cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound has skyrocketed in recent years, a new study says.
Apr 1, 2025
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What drives our cravings for food and drink? Neurons in the amygdala may play a key role
To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to guide us when to eat, drink, or stop. Yet, much about how the brain deciphers the body's needs ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Stud reveals more type 1 diabetics are obese, taking GLP-1 drugs
Use of cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound has increased dramatically among people with type 1 diabetes, raising safety concerns among experts, a new study says.
Mar 31, 2025
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A protective immune system cell disappears from a key form of fat, but only in those who are obese
The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can deploy armies of antibodies against viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.
From weight to wellness: New database could transform obesity research
A new medical database automatically compiles the medical records of obese patients and those suffering from obesity-related diseases in a uniquely comprehensive and reliable manner. The initiative, led by Kobe University, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Study reveals association between dietary sodium consumption and general and abdominal obesity
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of both general and abdominal obesity. ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Scientists discover why obesity takes away the pleasure of eating
The pleasure we get from eating junk food—the dopamine rush from crunching down on salty, greasy French fries and a luscious burger—is often blamed as the cause of overeating and rising obesity rates in our society.
Mar 26, 2025
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Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them
A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance—including Medicare—should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Mar 26, 2025
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Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults, study finds
A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults. Glenna Nightingale of the ...
Mar 26, 2025
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How time-restricted eating affects weight loss
Time-restricted eating is the latest craze for people looking to lose weight, but whether it works is still the calorie-burning question.
Mar 26, 2025
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The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better health
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often accompanied by images ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about one in three people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown.
Mar 25, 2025
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Novo Nordisk to pay $2 billion for new weight loss drug
Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has signed a major deal worth up to $2 billion for the rights to a new obesity and diabetes drug, the company announced March 24.
Mar 25, 2025
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Slowing down to eat less: Simple strategies for obesity prevention
Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. In a world where obesity rates continue to climb, researchers are constantly seeking effective, accessible ...
Mar 25, 2025
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AI-powered smartphone app constructs 3D model of human body to accurately predict body fat
Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and related conditions—from photographs.
Mar 24, 2025
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Lifetime body weight patterns may affect kidney cancer risk
Excess weight in midlife is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates that weight patterns throughout life may also affect an individual's likelihood of developing this malignancy. The findings are ...
Mar 24, 2025
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