Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs should be first option obesity treatments, European doctors say
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk’s and Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drugs should be the first medicines doctors…
Study finds surge in the use of weight loss drugs among bariatric surgery patients
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic…
Modifiable risk factors could double global kidney cancer cases by 2050
Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes and hypertension are projected to be one…
Genetic Factors May Help Predict Outcomes of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Although Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been shown to be effective in helping severely obese individuals achieve substantial, long-term…
Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults
Researchers tested whether a daily dose of walnuts could calm inflammation and boost antioxidant defenses, but the short…
New Brown Fat Pathway Could Make Weight Loss Easier To Maintain
Researchers have identified a new “backup heater” in brown fat that burns energy in unexpected ways, pointing toward…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…
Scientific journal backtracks on apple cider vinegar weight-loss study
A high-profile journal publisher has retracted a study that suggested apple cider vinegar could help with weight loss.…
Keto Diet Long Term May Lead to Fatty Liver Disease
Being on the keto diet for a long time may does more harm than good to metabolic health.…
Doctors uncover genetic clues as to why obesity affects people differently
Doctors have long warned that carrying excess weight can increase the risk of serious conditions such as type…
The role of eating styles in diabetes control
New research reveals that patients who eat in response to food cues lose more weight on GLP-1 therapy,…
Carrot fiber supplement boosts gut bacteria and immune defenses
In just four weeks, a daily 500 mg dose of carrot-derived fiber enriched beneficial Bifidobacteria, firmed stools, and…