Bariatric Surgery Linked With Lower Mortality vs GLP-1 Drugs in Study, but ... Analysis of patients with obesity and diabetes only looked at first-generation GLP-1 agonists Jun 07, 2024
Search for Missing Doctor; Energy Drinks and Sudden Death; Unusual Pandemic Cancers Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff Jun 07, 2024
BMI Affirmed as Good Screening Tool for Kids, Teens With Elevated Adiposity Those with high BMI were 29 times more likely to have high fat mass index Jun 03, 2024
Semaglutide May Boost Taste Sensitivity Other taste-related changes also potentially seen with the GLP-1 agent in proof-of-concept study Jun 02, 2024
Tirzepatide Sheds Pounds in Chinese Adults With BMI as Low as 24 Percentage weight loss is in line with pivotal trial results using standard obesity thresholds May 31, 2024
GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Young Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Link seen in adults for years, but study shows association in children ages 3 to 6 years May 23, 2024 video
Nutrition Experts Call on Congress to Advance 'Food Is Medicine' Movement Produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals improve quality of life, cut costs, they say May 22, 2024
Insufficient Sleep May Influence Cognition in Teens With Overweight and Obesity Restricted sleep did not have same effects on adolescents with less weight May 21, 2024
Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trial First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment May 21, 2024
When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Game Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings May 18, 2024
South Park Takes on Wegovy; Decapitated Doc's Killer Sentenced; Deadliest Superbugs Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff May 17, 2024
Obesity Mystery Solved: The Reversible Cause You Never Knew Can you guess what caused this patient's extreme weight gain? May 16, 2024
Smartphone-Based Lifestyle Interventions Result in Modest, Sustained Weight Loss Interventions important for patients with no access to medical or surgical treatments May 15, 2024
Slow Responders to Zepbound Achieve Meaningful Weight Loss Eventually It can take 20 weeks to titrate to highest dose, researcher points out May 10, 2024
Some Patients Suffered Psychiatric Issues After Ozempic Initiation Two case reports detailed suicidal ideation, mania in weeks following semaglutide initiation May 05, 2024
Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary Apr 30, 2024
What Do Weight-Loss Drugs Mean for Diet Industry Built on Eating Less and Exercise? Gym and diet food companies look to muscle in Apr 25, 2024
Ozempic Hiatus Before Surgery: Is a Weeklong Pause Really Needed? Incidence of respiratory complications similar to other antidiabetic agents, claims data suggest Apr 22, 2024
Underweight, but Not Obesity, Linked to Glaucoma Progression Meanwhile, tobacco/alcohol use had no significant links to changes in retinal nerve fiber layer Apr 22, 2024
Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Modest Weight Loss Benefits appeared to come mainly from reduced caloric intake Apr 19, 2024
Tirzepatide Improves Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity, Drugmaker Says Topline results add yet another potential reason for use of dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist Apr 18, 2024
No Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide, Says European Regulator EMA announcement comes a few months after FDA's preliminary evaluation Apr 12, 2024
Surgery May Be More Cost-Effective Than Wegovy in Adults With a BMI 35+ Annual price of semaglutide would have to drop significantly to be comparable Apr 12, 2024
Study Assuages Thyroid Cancer Fears With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Study findings support conclusions of the European Medicines Agency's recent investigation Apr 10, 2024
Doc Flung From Trailer Dies; Viral Hepatitis Deaths Rise; Suicidal Thoughts and GLPs Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Apr 09, 2024
Medicare Can Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs for Heart Disease -- But at What Cost? Intense demand coupled with high costs may place pressures on CMS for years to come Apr 08, 2024
More Bird Flu Spread; FDA to Allow Gay Men to Donate Sperm; 'Oatzempic' Trend Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Apr 05, 2024
Man With Chainsaw Assaults Hospital Staff; Havana Syndrome Case; Ozempic at Costco Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Apr 02, 2024
Obesity in Pregnancy: Do Guidelines Recommend Too Much Weight Gain? Study suggests less gain may be safer and potentially beneficial for pregnant women with obesity Apr 01, 2024
GLP-1 Users May Have Increased Endoscopy-Related Aspiration Pneumonia Risk Overall incidence is still low, however Apr 01, 2024
Need 10,000 Daily Steps to Prevent Obesity? It May Depend on Genetics Current recommendations may underestimate activity needs for people with high genetic risk Mar 27, 2024
FDA Approves First-Ever Drug for Serious Liver Condition Resmetirom indicated for NASH patients with liver scarring Mar 14, 2024
Online Obesity Program Helped Primary Care Patients Lose Weight Weight regain was less in the groups who participated in 9 months of active maintenance Mar 11, 2024
Deaths Due to Alcohol Use; Steps for the Sedentary Also in TTHealthWatch: microplastics in arteries, and worldwide obesity and diabetes risk Mar 09, 2024 podcast
Wegovy Approved for Major Heart Disease Prevention New indication for patients with obesity or overweight and a history of cardiovascular disease Mar 08, 2024
Obesity Drugs Like Wegovy Are Meant for Long-Term Use, but Some Want to Stop Other patients have been forced to ration or halt doses due to drug costs Mar 08, 2024
One-Week GLP-1 Agonist Hold Not Enough Before Anesthesia? Even following this rule, increased residual gastric content still prevalent Mar 07, 2024
Rumors on Kate Middleton's Health Swirl; Alcohol Deaths Surge; 1 in 8 Have Obesity Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Mar 01, 2024
Multimodal Pre-Op Program Aids Knee Replacement Candidates Patients feel better as they wait for surgery; a few find they no longer need it Feb 29, 2024
