Obesity drugs can help prevent weight regain after weight loss surgery
A pivotal study steered by researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center has thrown light on the promising efficacy of certain anti-obesity medications, including semaglutide,...
Overweight and obese people control their appetite uniquely
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have made an intriguing discovery regarding the human brain.
Their findings shed light on the role of the hypothalamus...
Weight loss surgery is a lifesaver with caveats
Weight loss surgery, a procedure growing in popularity amid rising obesity rates, has been found to offer substantial health benefits in a long-term study...
New pill offers hope for weight loss and blood sugar control in people with...
Type 2 diabetes and obesity are widespread health concerns affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Managing these conditions effectively often involves costly and risky treatments.
However,...
Drug offers hope for weight regain after weight-loss surgery
Weight-loss surgery can provide substantial benefits for individuals struggling with obesity, but it isn't always a permanent solution.
Many patients find themselves grappling with weight...
Specific nutrients impact heart health beyond weight loss, study shows
Traditionally, improvements in heart health resulting from weight loss have been attributed solely to the weight reduction itself or associated factors like enhanced blood...
Could “obesogens” in our environment be contributing to obesity?
Obesity is a global health crisis that has been steadily increasing since 1975. The World Health Organization reports that the number of overweight individuals...
Certain mental health drugs may cause weight gain, study shows
Antipsychotic medications are known to have a troubling side effect: significant and rapid weight gain.
A recent study, published in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research...
How obesity affects our brain and behavior
Obesity is a widespread health issue with consequences that extend beyond physical health.
While we often associate obesity with its impact on our body, such...
Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?
Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss.
These ads promote a...