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Fasting Diets Beat Low-Cal Regimens for Folks With Diabetes

MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people who...

Postoperative Complications Do Not Differ With Obesity in Ankle Arthroplasty

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 – For patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), the impact of obesity on outcomes is unclear, according to two studies recently published in Foot & Ankle...

Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Burns Fat, Adds Muscle

TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 – Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits,...

Female Teens With Family History of Mood Disorder Prone to Weight Gain

THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – Female offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age,...

Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Progression to T2D in Children

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 – For children with prediabetes, factors associated with an increased risk for progression to type 2 diabetes (T2D) include obesity, according to a study published online...

Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 – Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women...

In Study, Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped Dieters Shed an Average of 60 Pounds

MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – A new trial demonstrates the power of the diabetes drug Mounjaro in fighting obesity, helping folks who used the medication lose about 60 pounds. "In this study, people who...

Early Pregnancy Obesity Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – Early pregnancy obesity is associated with a higher incidence of postpartum hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in...

Neighborhood Walkability Level Linked to Risk for Obesity-Related Cancer

FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – Residence in neighborhoods with a higher neighborhood walkability level is associated with a reduced risk for overall and site-specific obesity-related cancers, according to...

Wegovy, Ozempic Help Folks Lose Weight, But How?

TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 – As many doctors and patients hail the advent of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy as the perfect fix for obesity, some experts are urging caution. The drugs are not...

Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 – Tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for both blood sugar control and weight loss among people with type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at the European...

Patients With Bipolar Disorders More Likely to Have Higher BMI, Obesity

MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Adults with bipolar disorders have a higher body mass index (BMI) and a higher prevalence of obesity than the general population, according to a study published online Sept....

Beating 'Middle-Age Spread': Carbs You Should and Shouldn't Eat

MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – A diet rich in whole grains, fruits and non-starchy vegetables is the best recipe for middle-aged folks trying to keep their weight under control, new research finds. Low in...

Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids

MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – What a baby eats, or how the baby eats, may have an impact on future weight and health, research has shown. A new study backs that up. It found that 9-year-olds who had been...

Polygenic Overlap Detected for Schizophrenia, CVD Risk

FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – For individuals with schizophrenia, there is a genetic propensity for smoking and a reduced risk for obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the American...

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