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Daily time-restricted eating shows promise in new studies
A form of daily fasting, TRE limits food intake to a specific window each day, such as 10am to 6pm, while participants abstain for the remaining hours.
Chocolate at the checkout: Weak enforcement of obesity regulations is undermining public health
It's far too easy to choose unhealthy options in retail stores in the UK. This isn't just a personal challenge for citizens, it's a public health crisis. The places we shop shape our food choices and quite frankly, the odds are stacked against us in selecting healthy food.
Study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists target fat over muscle for weight loss
Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.
At 10 years, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass superior for patient excess BMI loss
The long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may differ in intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) populations, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Surgery.
Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions
Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Pediatric Dermatology. The researchers observed an association between childhood obesity and increased rates of all dermatologic conditions and the associated comorbidities evaluated.
Survey finds over half of Americans are unaware that bariatric surgery can improve fertility
"When female patients are struggling with obesity and pregnancy, there is typically a correlation between their weight and infertility."
Early pregnancy weight gain tied to fetal fat buildup
These findings may inform efforts to prevent excessive weight gain early in life, a risk factor for adult obesity and related conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Intermittent fasting aids weight loss and boosts heart health in obesity, study finds
A team of scientists has shown that intermittent fasting (reducing the number of hours of intake and extending the hours of fasting each day) is an effective method for losing weight and improves cardiovascular health in people with obesity problems.
Calorie content influences food choices regardless of obesity status, study shows
Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture
GLP-1 RAs efficacious for weight loss in overweight, obesity without diabetes
For adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are efficacious for weight loss, according to a review published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.