Obesity

 
Women with Overweight/Obesity as Teens, Young Adults Face Higher Risk of Cerebrovascular Disease Later in Life
June 11, 2024

In contrast, men did not face the same increased risk of cerebrovascular disease later in life, reported authors of a new study.

BMI Affirmed as Good Screening Tool for Youth With Elevated Adiposity: Daily Dose
June 10, 2024

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The GLP-1RA Pipeline is Full - Here's What to Expect
June 06, 2024

There are lots of products in development for weight loss and to treat other metabolic diseases which means more options for more people.

BMI is Still a Reliable Screening Tool for Youth with Elevated Adiposity, Study Affirms
June 04, 2024

Despite its limitations for use in other populations, a high BMI proved a very good predictor of dangerous fat mass index in youth aged 8 to 19 years in this study.

New Online Tracker May Help Patients Find GLP-1RA Medication More Easily
May 31, 2024

The interactive tool provides clinicians and patients a real-time look at GLP-1RA availability.

Obesity and Mental Health: Expert Details Interplay, How the Sexes Differ
May 28, 2024

Shagun Bindlish, MD, discusses the complex interplay between obesity and mental health conditions and how sex is a potential moderating factor.

Children of Parents with Obesity or Overweight Face Increased Risk of MASLD Later in Life
May 21, 2024

DDW 2024. Offspring with both parents with overweight had a nearly 3-fold increased risk of MASLD in young adulthood, according to new data.

Roche Says Investigational Once-Weekly "Twincretin" Shows Promise in Adults with Obesity in Early Stage Clinical Trial
May 17, 2024

In the phase 1b trial, treatment with once-weekly subcutaneous CT-388 led to a statistically significant mean placebo-adjusted weight loss of nearly 20%.

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in the US: Daily Dose
May 16, 2024

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Semaglutide Supports Long-Term Weight Loss, Reduces CV Risk Across BMI Subgroups
May 15, 2024

Analyses of the SELECT trial found mean weight loss of 10.2% sustained for 4 years and comparable CV benefit with weight loss greater or less than 5%, or even weight gain.