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Study links obesity and poor sleep
A new study has found people who sleep badly are also more likely to be obese.
Study shows reduced risk of hematological cancer after bariatric surgery
Obesity surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of hematological cancer.
Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study
More children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in PLOS ONE.
Obesity impairs the brain's response to nutrients, suggests study
Our findings suggest that long-lasting brain adaptations occur in individuals with obesity, which could affect eating behavior.
No increase in mortality for most overweight people, study finds
The prevalence of overweight and obesity has risen dramatically over the last 25 years, and it is well-established that elevated BMI can contribute to several cardio-metabolic conditions.
Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery and new weight loss drugs
Eighty percent of adolescents with excess weight carry it into adulthood, with potentially dire consequences for their health and longevity.
Higher doses of oral semaglutide improves blood sugar control and weight loss
Higher doses of oral semaglutide improves blood sugar control and weight loss
New drugs line up to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy for weight loss
Lilly's experimental drug orforglipron comes from the blockbuster class of diabetes/weight-loss meds called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1 agonists) that include Ozempic and Wegovy.
Obesity should be renamed to improve treatment and prevention, says study
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway are calling for "obesity" to be renamed in order to help the public and policymakers to better understand the disease of obesity, and drive advances to treat and prevent it.
Intermittent fasting and traditional calorie counting shown to be about equal for weight loss
A small randomized controlled trial found that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, produced similar weight loss results to traditional calorie counting in a racially diverse population of adults with obesity.