Apitegromab helps tirzepatide users lose fat while preserving lean mass
A phase 2 trial suggests that blocking myostatin activation may help people taking tirzepatide retain more lean body…
High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels…
Keeping rebound weight off after stopping GLP-1 drugs
For many, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offered an ideal solution to diabetes and weight…
People are battling ‘ghost fat’ after losing weight on GLP-1s
Sometimes, seeing isn’t believing. Across the country, Americans are losing weight faster than ever thanks to blockbuster obesity…
GLP-1-based meds linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease
Research Highlights:
Among people with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking GLP-1-based medications had fewer…
Data raises questions about long-term effects of GLP-1 therapies
Eos SENOLYTIX says new preclinical findings highlight body composition and healthy aging as the next frontier in obesity medicine. A…
How a diabetes drug became a weight-loss hack, and why doctors are concerned
Dr Kimberly Chew, principal clinical psychologist at AO Psychology, which offers counselling and psychotherapy services, said that the…
Fast food is crowding out grocery access across the U.S.
A nationwide study reveals how US neighborhoods became increasingly dominated by restaurants and fast-food outlets, leaving millions with…
Why exercise matters for obesity even when the scale barely moves
A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that exercise does far more than help shed pounds, improving…
Exercise during pregnancy links to lower infant BMI at one year
Mothers who followed a supervised exercise program throughout pregnancy had babies with lower BMI and reduced odds of…
Telehealth Booms as Demand for GLP-1s Surges and Questions Mount About Safety, Oversight
Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit…
Bariatric surgery improves long-term ability to manage household tasks
People who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks…