Obesity
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Tirzepatide lowers weight across all groups with obesity
The antiobesity medication semaglutide “took things up one big notch, and now tirzepatide is up a little notch above that,” one expert said.
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Link between PCOS and increased risk of pancreatic cancer?
“These data suggest some individuals may have unknown metabolic derangements that may underlie the development of both conditions.”
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Don’t be afraid of weight gain with hyperthyroid treatment
A large study shows highest weight gain risk is with thyroidectomy, and radioiodine therapy is linked to better survival.
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Drug repurposing ‘fast track’ to new medicines for obesity, diabetes
“We would like to progress some of these compounds to preclinical and clinical trials, but need to raise the funds for this expensive research.”...
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It’s about location: PCOS symptoms differ depending where you live
Women with PCOS in California were more likely to have hyperandrogenemia than were those in Alabama, but age and BMI weren’t factors, nor was race...
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Weight loss history affects success in obesity management
A retrospective study yields a surprising finding about the weight-loss success of older women with experience in dieting.
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Tirzepatide’s benefits expand: Lean mass up, serum lipids down
New results from the SURMOUNT-1 trial of tirzepatide in people with obesity show further positive effects.
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Food insecurity a growing problem for many with CVD
The number of Americans with cardiovascular disease who have limited or uncertain access to food has more than doubled over the last 20 years.
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Ezetimibe-statin combo lowers liver fat in open-label trial
A significant 5.8% decrease in hepatic steatosis was seen after 24 weeks’ treatment with ezetimibe and rosuvastatin comparing baseline with end of...
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Emphasis on weight loss in new type 2 diabetes guidance
No major changes but several shifts in emphasis since the last update in 2019, including weight loss as a co–primary goal of management.