Obesity
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Signal of Suicide Ideation With GLP-1 RA Semaglutide, but Experts Urge Caution
Suicidation associated with semaglutide, but researchers note analysis should not be interpreted as causation.
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Two Diets Linked to Improved Cognition, Slowed Brain Aging
Intermittent fasting and a healthy living diet improved overall health and slowed brain aging in older overweight adults.
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Whether GLP-1 RAs Significantly Delay Gastric Emptying Called into Question
Study finds that GLP-1 RAs do not slow gastric emptying significantly, removing need to stop meds before surgery.
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Long-Term Assessment of Weight Loss Medications in a Veteran Population
A single-center retrospective study analyzed patients who were prescribed orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine, phentermine/topiramate, and...
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Common Antidepressants Ranked by Potential for Weight Gain
Patients receiving escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine 10%-15% more likely to gain at least 5% of baseline weight.
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Trading TV Time for Physical Activity Boosts Healthy Aging
For each increase of 2 hours per day spent sitting and watching television, the odds of healthy aging dropped by 12%.
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‘Don’t Screen’ for Vitamin D: New Endo Society Guideline
Recommendations call for limiting vitamin D in certain groups, and against routine screening in healthy patients.
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Obesity and Cancer: Untangling a Complex Web
Is gaining weight later in life better or worse for cancer risk than being overweight or obese from a young age?
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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.”