Three new Cochrane reviews report that GLP-1 drugs can lead to meaningful weight loss, although the strong involvement of pharmaceutical companies in many studies raises concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) requested these reviews to help shape upcoming recommendations on using these medications for obesity treatment. The analyses evaluated three GLP-1 receptor … [Read more...]
Weight Management
Wegovy in a Pill? Massive Weight Loss Results Revealed
Novo Nordisk's new oral formulation of semaglutide 25 mg (Wegovy in a pill) produced a 16.6% average weight loss among adults with obesity, according to results from a newly published clinical study. The once-daily pill, developed as an alternative to the injectable version of Wegovy, helped one in three participants lose 20% or more of their body weight. In addition to … [Read more...]
Being Too Thin can be Deadlier Than being Overweight, Danish study reveals
It is possible to be "fat but fit," new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (September 15-19) suggests. The study of tens of thousands of people in Denmark found that those with a BMI in the overweight category - and even some of those living with obesity - were no more likely to die … [Read more...]
Being Too Thin can be Deadlier than being Overweight, Danish study reveals
It is possible to be "fat but fit," new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (September 15-19) suggests. The study of tens of thousands of people in Denmark found that those with a BMI in the overweight category - and even some of those living with obesity - were no more likely to die … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Drug Ozempic could Protect the Brain From Stroke
Three studies presented recently at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impacts of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether. These medications, which lower blood sugar and often cause weight loss, are commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity … [Read more...]
This “Healthy” Fat May Secretly Be Fueling Obesity
Eating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid - a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil - could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports. The study found that oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat associated with obesity, causes the body to make more fat cells. By boosting a … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Linked to Nerve Cells in the Brain
A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight -- without causing nausea. The discovery, made at the University of Gothenburg, could pave the way for better drugs to treat obesity. Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1R agonists and has been shown to effectively reduce food intake and body … [Read more...]
Obesity a Leading Cause of Knee Osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Sydney reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis. Women twice as likely to develop the condition than menConsuming a Mediterranean diet and increasing dietary fibre could lower the risk of the conditionNew research from the … [Read more...]
Eating Craved Foods with Meals Lessens Cravings, Boosts Weight Loss
A new study shows that eating dessert may be the optimal strategy for losing weight, keeping it off and keeping cravings at bay. Dieters in a clinical trial who incorporated craved foods into a balanced meal plan lost more weight during the 12-month weight-loss program and their cravings remained minimal through the subsequent 12 months of maintenance. Then-graduate … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria and Acetate, a Great Combination for Weight Loss
Affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world, obesity constitutes a global epidemic. It is linked to eating too much sugar and starchy foods and is known to increase the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and cancer. At the same time, studies show that eating fiber reduces the risk of the these very same diseases -- even though it cannot be digested directly … [Read more...]
Children of Moms Who Smoked or Were Obese are More Likely to Become Obese Adults
Obesity is considered to be a global public health concern, but experts still disagree about the precise origins and causes of rising obesity rates. One topic under debate is whether a person's individual genetics and behaviors are more or less important than environmental factors, like socioeconomic status, in developing obesity. In the new study, researchers estimated … [Read more...]
Keeping a Longer Overnight Fast and Eating an Early Breakfast may be Associated with a Lower Body Mass Index
According to a study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, there are two specific habits that are associated with a lower body mass index (BMI) in the long term: keeping a longer overnight fast and eating breakfast early. This research was led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la … [Read more...]
Should Men and Women Eat Different Breakfasts to Lose Weight?
It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo, that difference could help you lose some weight. The study, which employed a mathematical model of men's and women's metabolisms, showed that men's metabolisms respond better on average to a meal laden with high … [Read more...]
The Secret to Losing Weight could All be Down to a Combination of 14 ‘Skinny Genes’, a New Study has Found.
University of Essex researchers discovered they helped people drop twice as much weight when they ran for half an hour three times a week. The team -- led by Dr Henry Chung, from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences -- found those with more of the genes slimmed the most across eight weeks. People with the most markers lost up to 5kg during the study … [Read more...]
Excess Body Weight Tied to Increased Risk for Second Cancers
Cancer survivors who had overweight or obesity at the time of their initial cancer diagnosis have a higher risk for a second primary cancer, particularly an obesity-related cancer, a new analysis found. Cancer survivors have an increased risk for another primary cancer. Studies suggest that lifestyle factors, such as excess body weight, may contribute to the risk for a … [Read more...]
Ozempic And Other Weight Loss Drugs Pose New Risks for Surgery, Europe Warns
Patients taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound could be at risk for respiratory complications during surgery The agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) recommended new measures to lower the risk of respiratory complications during surgery for patients taking GLP-1 treatments. GLP-1 drugs are a class of diabetes and weight loss drugs that mimics … [Read more...]
Low Intensity Exercise linked to Reduced Depression
New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carried out an umbrella review of studies carried out across the world to examine the potential of physical activity as a mental health intervention. The analysis, published in the … [Read more...]
Researchers Identify Causal Genetic Variant Linked to Common Childhood Obesity
Both environmental and genetic factors play critical roles in the increasing incidence of childhood obesity. While the exact role of genetics in childhood obesity is still not fully understood, prior studies show that neuronal pathways in the hypothalamus control food intake and are key regulators for the disease. Prior international genome-wide association studies (GWAS) … [Read more...]
Cranberries Provide Runners With an all-Natural Boost
Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that can help them improve performance. According to a new study by Concordia researchers published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition, they can find one in the common cranberry. In a series of trials involving trained distance runners, the researchers found that ingesting a cranberry supplement for 28 … [Read more...]
Kallistatin Contributes to the Beneficial Metabolic Effects of Weight Loss
An increasing number of people are developing type 2 diabetes and obesity. These are highly complex and multifaceted diseases. In order to treat them sustainably, new approaches to therapy are needed. Clinical studies on humans have shown that heavily overweight individuals produce less Kallistatin.Kallistatin is a protein that has various effects in the body. Among other … [Read more...]
Understanding Rapid Weight Loss in Older Women: Message From the Heart
Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis. The understanding of factors that could contribute to rapid weight loss remains poor, with current treatments including correcting suboptimal dietary and physical activity behaviors. New … [Read more...]
New Weight Loss Medication may help Lower Blood Pressure in Adults with Obesity
The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. Systolic blood pressure, or the top number in the blood … [Read more...]
Main Regulator for the Body’s ‘Oven’ Discovered
Obesity is defined as a pathological increase in white fat, and has become a major problem worldwide, with a greatly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. "Exercise and dieting are not enough to effectively and permanently shed the pounds," says corresponding author Prof. Alexander Pfeifer, Director of the Institute of Pharmacology and … [Read more...]
However, Adults Hardly have any Brown Fat, and it can be Found Mainly in Young and Slim People.
"We therefore asked how brown fat mass can be increased while simultaneously reducing bad white fat," says Bonn postdoctoral researcher and first author Dr. Laia Reverte-Salisa. Together with researchers from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Helmholtz Munich and the University of Toulouse-Paul Sabatier, the Bonn team investigated the cAMP signaling pathway in … [Read more...]
Main Regulator for the Body`s ‘oven’ Discovered
Brown fat cells convert energy into heat -- a key to eliminating unwanted fat deposits. In addition, they also protect against cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research Area "Life & Health" at the University of Bonn have now identified the protein EPAC1 as a new pharmacological target to increase brown … [Read more...]
People With Obesity Burn Less Energy During Day
Weight influences how and when bodies burn energy, new research indicates. An Oregon Health & Science University study published in the journal Obesity found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, when most people are active and eat, while those who have obesity spend more energy during the night, when most people sleep. The study also found … [Read more...]
Obesity Leads to a Complex Inflammatory Response Inside Fat Tissue
Fat tissue, for as much as it's been vilified, is an incredibly complex and essential bodily organ involved in energy storage and hormone production, among other functions. Yet, modern lifestyles have led to a worldwide epidemic of obesity, and a corresponding increase in related conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers are attempting to … [Read more...]
Can’t Stop Binging on Fries and BBQ?
People overeat and become overweight for a variety of reasons. The fact that flavorful high-calorie food is often available nearly everywhere at any time doesn't help. Buck researchers have determined for the first time why certain chemicals in cooked or processed foods, called advanced glycation end products, or AGEs, increase hunger and test our willpower or ability to make … [Read more...]
Almonds as Part of a Healthy Weight Loss Diet
When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap -- while they're high in protein, they're also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that including almonds in an energy restricted … [Read more...]
Both High-Protein and Normal-Protein Diets are Effective For T2D Management
Published in the journal Obesity, 106 adults with T2D were randomly assigned to either the high-protein or normal-protein diet for 52 weeks. Both diets were energy-restricted. The high-protein diet included recommendations to include lean beef in the diet, while the normal-protein diet instructed participants to refrain from eating any red meats. The team of researchers found … [Read more...]
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