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Diabetes Risk Clusters In Households
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Diabetes risk appears to cluster in households, a new study says. Three-quarters of people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are living under the same roof as another p...
PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – For adolescents, exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with weight regain after bariatric surgery, according to a study published...
Saliva Insulin Can Differentiate Hyperinsulinemia in Normoglycemic People
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 – Saliva insulin can differentiate between normal and hyperinsulinemic responses among normoglycemic adults with different body mass index (BMI) classes, according to a study...
'Forever' Chemicals Might Hamper Weight Loss In Teens
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — “Forever” PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager’s ability to drop excess weight, even if they’ve undergone weight-loss surgery, a new study says. Teens with high blood levels ...
26.5 Percent of Adults With Diabetes Used GLP-1 RA Injectables in 2024
THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – In 2024, 26.5 percent of adults with diagnosed diabetes used glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) injectables, according to an August data brief published by...
Dollar Store Eats Aren't Harming American Diets, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 — Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and other dollar stores are chock full of cheap, highly processed foods — just the sort of eats that can lead to obesity, heart di...
Coffee Is Mostly Safe, Study Finds, But Some Contaminants Remain
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 — Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there’s room for improvement. “While some contaminants were ...
Weight Loss Linked to Increase in Pregnancy Rates
MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 – For women with obesity, weight-loss interventions before in vitro fertilization (IVF) are associated with an increase in total pregnancy rates and in pregnancies resulting...
A Doctor's Guide to Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You?
TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — As a bariatric surgeon, I talk with patients every day about weight loss and improving their overall health. One topic that comes up more and more is intermittent fasting. Y...
Metformin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Death in Adults With Overweight, Obesity
TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – Metformin use is associated with lower risks for dementia and all-cause mortality across body mass index (BMI) groups in patients with overweight or obesity, according to a...
1 in 10 Americans Has Used GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss, Survey Says
FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — More than 1 in 10 Americans have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, a new survey by the RAND research group reveals. About 12% say they’ve tried GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Weg...
New Weight Loss Pill From Eli Lilly, Orforglipron, Shows Promise in Early Study
FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — A new weight loss pill made by Eli Lilly helped people lose a significant amount of weight in a recent study. Taken at the highest dose, orforglipron helped patients lose an a...
French Fries Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — The next time you’re asked "Fries with that?," maybe say no: Regular consumption of the potato-based treat raises your odds of type 2 diabetes by 20%, new research shows. On ...
Longer, Quicker Walks Protect Heart Health
THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — Adding distance to your daily walk and picking up your pace can help reduce risk of heart problems associated with high blood pressure, a new study says. Compared to a m...
Very Low-Calorie Diet Plus Exercise Does Not Reduce Hip Pain in OA
THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – For adults with hip osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) plus exercise does not reduce hip pain, but does improve most secondary...
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