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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.
Researchers uncover the power of personalized goal setting for weight loss
Importantly, the research found members who achieved a personalized weight-loss goal, generated by an AI tool within the program, experienced the greatest success.
Dietetics professor explains who should and should not embrace the latest weight-loss drugs
Use of GLP-1s, traditionally prescribed to diabetic individuals, has risen among non-diabetic people who are hoping to reach their weight-loss goals.
Is eating once a day a good idea? Experts share varying opinions on the ‘OMAD diet’
Dubbed the One Meal a Day (OMAD) diet, it’s a form of intermittent fasting that involves eating all the day’s calories in a single meal, after 23 hours of fasting.
The role of social media in the stigmatization of persons living with obesity
Through an analysis of posts on Twitter (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed that most of these tweets convey negative sentiments about overweight people.
Study finds high-speed internet access correlates with increased obesity
Popular high speed internet activities like bingeing on streaming platforms and online gaming could be increasing obesity rates in Australians, new research has found.