Obesity News

Higher BMI increased the risk for obesity-related cancer among a cohort of European adults, irrespective of cardiometabolic disease status, according to study results.

Five obesity advocacy organization have issued a joint statement asking the FDA to mandate that all drug approval trials include people with obesity.

Having a higher amount of visceral abdominal fat in middle age was associated with an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

Pediatric obesity has become a significant health concern in recent years, with the prevalence reaching higher levels. It is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices and environmental factors.

A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine revealed income-based disparities in diabetes, smoking and hypertension — findings that one expert called worrying.

Adults who exercise in the morning have a lower BMI and waist circumference than those who exercise in the afternoon or evening, according to study findings published in Obesity.

PHILADELPHIA — In this Healio exclusive, Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, provides his perspective on research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

BOSTON — An intensive, advanced practice provider-guided weight loss program helped patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease achieve statistically significant weight loss vs. standard of care.

PHILADELPHIA — In the SELECT trial, treatment with weekly injectable semaglutide 2.4 mg was superior to placebo for reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with preexisting heart disease and overweight or obesity but without diabetes.

Weight loss presented as a positive opportunity by physicians was associated with greater uptake of treatment and weight loss, a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found.