All articles tagged: Obesity, unspecified (E66.9)

For eight first-line antidepressants, small differences are seen in mean weight change, with the least weight gain with bupropion, according to a study published online July 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Joshua Petimar, Sc.D., from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute in Boston, and colleagues conducted

The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida, drawing more than 15,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in diabetes. The conference highlighted the latest advances in di

Metabolic surgery is associated with significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared with nonsurgical management among patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity, according to a study published online June 21 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Ali Aminian,

For adults with obesity, without diabetes, combining exercise with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), liraglutide, is effective for weight loss, while preserving bone health, according to a study published online June 25 in JAMA Network Open.Simon Birk Kjær Jensen, Ph.D., from the University of Copenhagen in Denm

Tirzepatide reduces the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) among individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, according to a study published online June 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida.At

Semaglutide may cut incidence and recurrence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in patients with obesity, according to a study published online May 28 in Nature Communications.William Wang, from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and colleagues used electronic health records of 83,825 patients with obesity to examine associa

Intermittent fasting may be a more effective intervention than drugs for people with early diabetes and either obesity or overweight, according to a study published online June 21 in JAMA Network Open.Lixin Guo, M.D., from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, and colleagues evaluated the effect of intermittent fasti

For sedentary adults with obesity/overweight and metabolic impairments, the timing of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is significant, with a beneficial effect on glucose homeostasis for accumulation of more MVPA in the evening, according to a study published online June 10 in Obesity.Antonio Clavero-Jimeno, from the Univ

Combining antiobesity medications enhances preoperative weight loss in individuals with high body mass index (BMI) preparing for metabolic surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, held from June 9 to 13 in San Diego.Michael Kachmar, D.O., from the Pennington Biome

Dietary counseling is infrequently documented after hospitalization for cardiovascular disease (CVD) episodes, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Eric J. Brandt, M.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues used data from the Michigan Value Collabo

For adolescents with severe obesity, meal replacement therapy (MRT) plus financial incentives (FIs) yield a greater reduction in body mass index (BMI) and total body fat mass than MRT alone, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Pediatrics.Amy C. Gross, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota Center for Pediatric Obesity

Inflammation in midlife may contribute to clinically meaningful late-life slowing of gait speed, according to a study published online June 12 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Kirby G. Parker, M.D., from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and colleagues examined the relationship between midlif

The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for diabetes or obesity is associated with a lower quality of bowel preparation among patients undergoing colonoscopy, according to a study published online in the June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Rebecca Yao, M.D., M.P.H., from the Mayo Clinic in R

The report reveals Nestlé adds sugars to baby food in low-income countries. Nestlé is accused of marketing unhealthy products to vulnerable populations. Experts raise concerns about the impact on infant health and call for stricter regulations.

Two converging crises are exacerbating the challenges posed by fungal infections, according to experts. First, as humans live longer but grapple with a higher prevalence of health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases, our susceptibility to fungal infections increases. These conditions create an environment where fungi can thrive, finding hospitable hosts in our bodies.

The FDA has approved the first-ever medication for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a common form of liver inflammation linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. NASH, characterized by liver inflammation due to excess fat accumulation, affects an estimated 6 to 8 million people in the US with moderate to advanced fibrosis.

"Wegovy," an obesity drug, is approved for reducing heart attack and stroke risk. It's a higher-dose version of a diabetes medicine that aids weight loss. The drug's approval signals a new option for tackling obesity-related health risks.

Metformin, a frontline treatment for type 2 diabetes, has long been a pharmaceutical mainstay, with over 91 million prescriptions in 2021 alone. However, recent evidence suggests that metformin's efficacy extends beyond diabetes management, encompassing various conditions such as cancer, obesity, liver disease, cardiovascular issues, neurodegenerative disorders, and renal diseases. As research exp

The BMJ study by Lane MM et al. warns of health risks from ultra-processed foods like obesity and heart disease due to their poor nutrition. Global trends call for stricter regulations and healthier options. Both individuals and the food industry must act to promote healthier eating habits.

The article stresses that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are not a quick fix, advocating for lifestyle changes alongside medication for sustained health benefits. It underlines the need for a holistic approach beyond medication, emphasizing long-term healthy habits for effective weight management.

The WHO projects global cancer cases to reach 35 million by 2050, driven by lifestyle and environmental factors. The report underscores significant regional disparities in cancer care and an increasing trend of younger people being affected.

In adults with overweight or obesity, aerobic exercise alone or a combined resistance plus aerobic exercise program leads to improvements in composite cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profiles at one year, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the European Heart Journal.Duck-chul Lee, Ph.D., from Iowa State Universit

Five-year diabetes risk among teens with overweight or obesity varies substantially by baseline HbA1c levels, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Network Open.Francis M. Hoe, M.D., from Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center in California, and colleagues assessed the risk for future type 2 diabetes (T2D) amon

Scientists reprogrammed T cells to remove aging-related senescent cells in mice, enhancing health and longevity. This single treatment approach holds potential for addressing age-related conditions, moving us closer to a "fountain of youth."

Scientists reprogrammed T cells to remove aging-related senescent cells in mice, enhancing health and longevity. This single treatment approach holds potential for addressing age-related conditions, moving us closer to a "fountain of youth."

Scientists reprogrammed T cells to remove aging-related senescent cells in mice, enhancing health and longevity. This single treatment approach holds potential for addressing age-related conditions, moving us closer to a "fountain of youth."

Improving social isolation and loneliness may attenuate excess obesity-related mortality risk, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Jian Zhou, M.D., from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, and colleagues investigated whether improvement of social isol

The 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood obesity, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Pediatrics.Erica L. Kenney, Sc.D., M.P.H., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleague

The CNN article examines changing views on body weight, discussing obesity's classification as a disease and the rise of effective weight loss medications. It addresses the societal and medical implications, including weight-related stigma and the limitations of BMI, while exploring new perspectives on obesity and health.

Consistently high perceived stress from adolescence to adulthood is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk in adulthood, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Fangqi Guo, Ph.D., from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and c

Regardless of maternal body mass index (BMI) category, breastfeeding is associated with a lower child BMI for age z-score (BMIz), according to a study published online Dec. 19 in Pediatrics.Gayle M. Shipp, Ph.D., R.D.N., from Michigan State University in Flint, and colleagues analyzed 8,134 dyads from 21 cohorts in the Environmental Inf

For individuals at increased risk for multiple myeloma, risk factors associated with mass spectrometry (MS) monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) include obesity, heavy smoking, and short sleep duration, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in Blood Advances.David J. Lee, M.D., from Massachusetts General Hos

Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging.Evan L. Reynolds, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues examined the effect of surgical weight loss on cognition in individuals with clas

Use of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist liraglutide exerts weight loss-independent, GLP-1R-dependent effects on insulin sensitivity, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Diabetes.Mona Mashayekhi, M.D., Ph.D., from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and colleagues examined whet

In a preliminary review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has found no evidence drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic cause suicidal thoughts or actions.Still, the agency noted officials cannot rule out that "a small risk may exist," and it will continue to look into similar reports involving these glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

For individuals with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, semaglutide is not associated with an increased risk for suicidal ideation compared with non-glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R) agonist antiobesity medications, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in Nature Medicine.William Wang, from the Case Western Reserve

The linked article discusses how Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company, is now offering a weight loss drug online through a website. The drug aims to help people struggling with obesity.

Later-stage persistence with antiobesity medication (AOM) varies based on the drug and six-month weight loss, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Obesity.Hamlet Gasoyan, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Cleveland Clinic, and colleagues examined the percentage of patients with an initial AOM fill who were persistent with AOM at th

The quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open.Binkai Liu, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort study to examine associations between changes in LC

Adding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the December issue of eBioMedicine.Xiaotao Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues conduc

The article examines the renewed attention on older weight loss drugs like phentermine and orlistat in light of the ongoing obesity crisis, as researchers reevaluate their effectiveness and safety.

Waist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 in PLOS ONE.Jierong Ke, from Huizhou Central People's Hospital in China, and colleagues examined the relationship between WC and infertility among women of child-bearing age.

Patients with emergency department encounters are more likely to screen positive for social determinants of health (SDOH) needs, according to a research letter published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open.Stacie Vilendrer, M.D., M.S.P.H., from the Stanford University School of Medicine in California, and colleagues conducted a cross

Maternal inflammation risk factors during pregnancy may be associated with later dysregulation in children, according to a study published online in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.Jean A. Frazier, M.D., from UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, and colleagues exami

Although severe obesity prevalence in toddlers declined from 2010 to 2016, more recent increases have been observed, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Pediatrics.Lixia Zhao, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and colleagues examined the prevalence and trends in severe obesity

Younger age, being opioid-naïve, and a lower discharge pain score are associated with low or no postoperative opioid use, according to a study published online in the December issue of Annals of Surgery Open.Anish K. Agarwal, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues sought to identify patient-lev

High body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Pediatrics.Avishai M. Tsur, M.D., from the Israel Defense Forces, Medical Corps, in Ramat Gan, and colleagues examined the association between adolescent BMI and e

For drug-naive patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with other antidiabetics, including insulin and metformin, according to a research letter published online Dec. 7 in JAMA Oncology.Lindsey Wang, from the Case We

Women who have undergone bariatric surgery have lower pregnancy weight gain, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in JAMA Network Open.Huiling Xu, M.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues compared pregnancy weight gain among women with a history of bariatric surgery versus those without in a nationwide,

Gestational weight gain might have implications that extend beyond the pregnancy window to long-term health, according to a study published in the Nov. 18 issue of The Lancet.Stefanie N. Hinkle, Ph.D., from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues assessed whether gestationa

A study involving over 450,000 adults found that consuming more ultra-processed foods significantly increases the risk of cancers in the mouth, throat, and esophagus. This research suggests that factors beyond obesity, possibly including food additives, contribute to this heightened risk.

The article from Evalytics Labs reveals a significant link between obesity in late teens and a heightened risk of 17 cancers, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and healthy lifestyles to reduce these risks.

The NBC News article discusses a study showing that Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, lowers heart attack and stroke risk by 20% in obese adults with heart disease. This groundbreaking research, involving over 17,600 participants, marks the first time a weight-loss medication has shown such cardiac benefits, potentially influencing future treatment and insurance coverage for heart disease.

Eating disorders are associated with a significant increase in the risk for physical multimorbidity, according to a study recently published online in Eating and Weight Disorders.Lee Smith, from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom, and colleagues used data from the 2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (7,403 particip

A second injectable diabetes drug has been approved for weight loss in overweight and obese adults, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The weight-loss drug Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as the diabetes drug Mounjaro.Zepbound works by activating hormone receptors in the body to reduce appetite

The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive disease specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates in gastr

For patients with obesity seeing a general practitioner, presenting weight loss treatment as a positive opportunity is associated with increased uptake of treatment and more weight loss, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Charlotte Albury, D.Phil., from the University of Oxford in the United