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Is the Definition of Obesity About to Change? Is the Definition of Obesity About to Change?

An international group of medical experts says body mass index is not a reliable way to diagnose obesity. Members of the Commission on Clinical Obesity are recommending new methods that also consider location of excess body fat and objective symptoms of disease.
How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes? How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes?

A new study finds using GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat obesity in otherwise healthy adults is safe and very effective.
U.S. Obesity Rate Drops for the First Time in a Decade U.S. Obesity Rate Drops for the First Time in a Decade

New study examines U.S. trends in body mass index and obesity and finds improving numbers, driven in part by GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
Could Ozempic and Wegovy Soon Be Available as a Once-a-Month Injection? Could Ozempic and Wegovy Soon Be Available as a Once-a-Month Injection?

Researchers are now testing a new semaglutide delivery platform that combines the medication with a special hydrogel to achieve sustained release over one month or longer.

A Good Night’s Sleep May Be Especially Important for Overweight Adults A Good Night’s Sleep May Be Especially Important for Overweight Adults

A new study finds overweight people who stay awake too late face higher odds of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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