Obesity
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Wider Waist Increases Risk for Asthma Attacks
Study based on national survey data finds that larger waistlines were tied to increased likelihood for asthma attacks.
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From Pharma’s Factories Direct to You
Eli Lilly to prescribe GLP-1 RAs through its own telehealth platform, and Rx shipped directly to patients.
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Do People With Diabetes Need to Fast Longer Before Surgery?
Endocrinologist criticizes study that finds patients with T2D do not have increased gastric volume after fasting.
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Will Changing the Term Obesity Reduce Stigma?
“Any obesity denomination is useful as long as the impact of comorbidities is taken into account.”
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Managing Obesity Can Lead to Sarcopenia: A ‘Hidden’ Problem
Exercise and nutrition are two key components in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity.
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Pancreatic Fat Is the Main Driver for Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreatic Diseases
Changes in the pancreas due to excessive fat within the organ upped risk for pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, study finds.
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Evening May Be the Best Time for Exercise
New study finds evening exercise for adults who are obese was linked to lower mortality and rates of heart disease.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Which Drug for Which Patient?
Many GLP-1 agonists are available in a diabetes version and a chronic weight management or obesity version.
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Semaglutide Trial for Knee Osteoarthritis Shows Improvements in Pain, Physical Function
Results of the STEP 9 study in people with knee osteoarthritis and obesity show that semaglutide not only induced significant weight loss but also...
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Are Carbs Really the Enemy?
How did we get to blaming carbs as the enemy in the war against obesity?
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Temporary Gut Liner Lowers Weight, A1c
Two years after the liner’s removal, 80% of patients continued to show significant improvement, while 20% returned to baseline.