Obesity

 
Poor Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health “Widespread” among US Adults, According to New Study
May 08, 2024

Results also showed that older adults, men, and Black adults face an increased risk of advanced stages of CKM syndrome.

Adults with Prior Antiobesity Medication Use Before Semaglutide Use Lose More Weight: Daily Dose
May 06, 2024

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The FDA Approval of Resmetirom for MASH Changes Everything—for Patients and their Physicians
April 26, 2024

Naim Alkhouri, MD, a transplant hepatologist and a resmetirom investigator, talks here about the life-changing impact the drug will have for all touched by MASH.

Early Detection of MASLD in Primary Care: The Essentials with Naim Alkhouri, MD
April 26, 2024

Primary care is where early detection and treatment of liver disease should begin and as Dr Alkhouri highlights here, all the right tools are already at hand.

American Liver Foundation Announces First Federally-Funded Research on MASLD
April 26, 2024

The national study on the true prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease is essential to screening, prevention, and treatment efforts, says AFL CEO Stiehl.

Adults with Obesity Who Receive Semaglutide as First Weight Loss Medication Lose More Weight
April 25, 2024

Adults receiving semaglutide for the first time achieved weight loss of 14.3% at 12 months vs 10.6% among those who had previously taken a different antiobesity drug.

Breathlessness Related to Medical Conditions in Middle-Aged Adults: Daily Dose
April 23, 2024

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Decrease in BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Severe Exacerbations, All-Cause Mortality in COPD
April 19, 2024

Among persons with COPD whose BMI decreased over a 4-year follow-up, mortality risk rose 70% compared with those whose BMI remained the same, researchers reported.

Navigating the New Wave of Antiobesity Medications: What Primary Care Clinicians Should Know
April 17, 2024

With the rise in demand for newer antiobesity medications, clinicians may face more questions from patients. Here, a primer on the drawbacks and benefits to keep in mind.

Tirzepatide Significantly Reduces OSA Symptoms in Phase 3 Trials, Lilly Looks Toward Mid-2024 Regulatory Submission
April 17, 2024

Tirzepatide reduced OSA symptoms and body weight in study participants with severe OSA and obesity, regardless of use of positive airway pressure therapy.