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STEP 2: Semaglutide aids weight loss in type 2 diabetics

Type 2 diabetics treated with a weekly injection of Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10 kg, according to...

Chinese researchers report pain-free microneedle patch to help with weight loss

By combining microneedle patches and nanomicelle encapsulation, researchers from the China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, have...

SOS study: surgery effective against early-onset obesity

Bariatric surgery is effective for individuals who develop obesity by the age of 20, as for those who have developed obesity later in...

STEP outcomes: Semaglutide could be ‘gamechanger’ in battle against obesity

One third (35%) of patients who received semaglutide for treating obesity lost more than one-fifth (greater than or equal to 20%) of...

New findings underline the role of obesity in T2DM late complications

The results from a large-scale observational study carried out at German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and the...

Women with obesity have increased risks for postpartum haemorrhage complications

Researchers at the University of South Florida Health (USF Health) and Tampa General Hospital (TGH), examining how obesity affected the...

Scientists identify cell responsible for triggering inflammation in fat tissue

UT Southwestern scientists have discovered a type of cell responsible, at least in mice, for triggering inflammation in fat tissue. When...

Enrolment begins in ReShapeCare - a reimbursable, evidence-based virtual weight management programme

ReShape Lifesciences has announced that the first 25 healthcare providers have partnered with ReShapeCare since the programme's launch in...

FDA approves expansion of POSE2.0 US pilot study evaluating incisionless weight loss procedure

The FDA has approved the expansion of a US- pilot study of the USGI Medical’s non-invasive, endoscopic procedure, known as POSE2.0. The...

Positive relationship between national income and obesity rates

Analysis of data from 147 countries has uncovered new insights into the positive relationship between national income and obesity rates,...

New MRI technique identifies heart disease risk from fat composition

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Genetically altered fat cells in mice show promise for obesity treatment

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Calorie content influences food choices regardless of obesity status after surgery

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