Obesity

In adults with HF with preserved ejection fraction and obesity, semaglutide 2.4 mg significantly improved HF-related symptoms and physical limitations and was associated with greater weight loss compared with placebo, researchers reported.

Beyond obesity's association with cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders, mounting evidence reveals a deep-rooted connection between obesity and cancer risk.

Among individuals aged 18 years or younger, neighborhood-level deprivation did not raise the odds for severe obstructive sleep apnea, according to results published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology.

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Adults with overweight or obesity had a 10% annual probability of achieving 5% or greater weight loss, according to study data published in JAMA Network Open.

A new generation of obesity drugs is changing the treatment landscape for patients and providers, with options that can lead to weight loss unheard of just a few years ago.

Childhood cancer survivors in France are less likely to develop obesity compared with the country’s general population, according to a study published in Obesity.

Although bariatric surgery is generally considered effective for the treatment of obesity, the recent death of singer-songwriter, Lisa Presley, from complications related to the procedure have shed new light on its potential risks.

Adults with diabetes who smoke or exercise less than once per week are among those at higher risk for a lower limb amputation, but adults with obesity may have a lower risk for amputations, according to study data.

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease and a higher percentage of intra-abdominal visceral adipose tissue were less likely to achieve corticosteroid-free remission when treated with biologics, according to data in Gastroenterology.