Obesity
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Bariatric surgery tied to 22% lower 5-year stroke risk
This study contributes to knowledge that suggests that reduction in ischemic stroke risk is yet another benefit of bariatric surgery, says a study...
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Bariatric surgery cuts insulin needs in type 1 diabetes with severe obesity
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Healthy with obesity? The latest study casts doubt
Analysis from the U.K. Biobank finds that persons with “metabolically healthy obesity” still have increased risks for several adverse outcomes,...
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Bariatric surgery tied to fewer HFpEF hospitalizations
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FDA: More metformin extended-release tablets recalled
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‘Twincretin’ meets primary endpoints in five pivotal diabetes trials
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Obesity amplifies harmful effects of alcohol on the liver
“Clinicians should consider the presence of overweight and obesity when they discuss defining safe alcohol levels for their patients,” said Dr....
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Waist circumference a marker for NAFL in type 1 diabetes
A cross-sectional study has found that waist-to-height ratio is a sensitive marker for nonalcoholic fatty liver in type 1 diabetes.
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New obesity target? Dopamine circuit in brainstem affects satiety
A newly identified dopaminergic neural circuit in the hindbrain plays a role in satiety, a mouse study found, which methylphenidate acts on.
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FDA approves ‘game changer’ semaglutide for weight loss
Based on the STEP clinical trial results, the FDA has approved a 2.4 mg/week subcutaneous dose of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy,...