Obesity
Conference Coverage
New research holds promise for fighting obesity, says expert
A growing understanding of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ responsible for weight control opens avenues for treatment, she says.
Feature
Tirzepatide succeeds in obesity in SURMOUNT-1, says Lilly
The once-weekly investigational twincretin drug is in phase 3 development for obesity and under regulatory review, with a decision expected soon...
Commentary
It’s time to shame the fat shamers
Do you have chairs suitable for patients with obesity? A scale that measures up to high weights that’s in a private location? Appropriately sized...
Conference Coverage
Endoscopic obesity treatments offer alternatives to surgery
These methods have shown lower efficacy but with fewer adverse effects.
Feature
Study: Fasting plus calorie counting offered no weight-loss benefit over calorie counting alone
Those who ate whenever they wanted did not achieve significantly greater improvements in obesity-related health measures.
From the Journals
Bariatric surgery cuts cardiovascular events, even in seniors
In persons with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure,...
Guidelines
AHA statement addresses CVD risk in NAFLD
The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement addressing cardiovascular risk in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Conference Coverage
Type 2 diabetes remission possible for those with lower BMI
Having a normal BMI is no barrier to experiencing type 2 diabetes remission with a structured weight-loss program, show U.K. results.
From the Journals
Obesity increasing the risk for cancer: It’s complicated
For some cancers it was “very clear that obesity increased the risk ... but for some other cancer types, we either don’t have enough data yet or...
From the Journals
Be aware of gallbladder, biliary disease with newer obesity drugs
Physicians and patients should be aware of potential for gallbladder or biliary diseases with GLP-1 agonists, especially in high doses used for...
Latest News
Lap band failures drive many to safer weight loss surgeries
“When you have a surgery where more than half of the time the patients require reoperation, we cannot claim that’s a safe operation.”