Weight Loss

Multimodal telemonitoring may aid in weight loss efforts by patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, according to a study published in Chest.

When practicing a form of intermittent fasting — time-restricted eating — starting earlier in the day may be more effective for weight loss than typical eating habits, according to researchers.

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In a small study, most participants who underwent bariatric surgery experienced positive psychosocial changes and an improved sex life after surgery, according to results published in Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care.

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty safely induced and maintained weight loss and improved metabolic comorbidities in patients with class 1 and class 2 obesity, according to research published in The Lancet.

A fully automated weight loss program that was implemented in primary care settings produced encouraging results, but the magnitude of benefits varied based on patient engagement, according to a study published in Obesity.

High emotional attachment to a sports team was associated with achieving 5% weight loss among men participating in a lifestyle intervention centered on professional football clubs in Germany, according to study data.

Tirzepatide vs. placebo for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity but without diabetes.

Technology-based self-monitoring showed a “strong and significant intervention effect for weight loss” over 3 months in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in Journal of Renal Nutrition.

Researchers in Denmark reported a high prevalence of unplanned weight loss in outpatients with COPD, with shortness of breath, reduced appetite and nausea among the most common nutrition impact symptoms.