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GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity

A new national study finds GLP-1 weight-loss medications are becoming the dominant treatment for obesity in teens and young adults, while researchers say guidance on how to use these therapies is still evolving.

The Best Vegetables for Your Heart May Depend on Your Sex

A study of more than 600 young adults found men who ate more legumes and women who ate more cruciferous vegetables had lower odds of multiple early risk factors linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

GLP-1 “Secret Shopper” Study Finds Gaps in Online Prescribing

Researchers conducted a secret shopper study, evaluating 49 websites offering GLP-1 medications, to assess prescribing practices, clinician involvement, and quality of care.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Boom Linked to Surge in Poison Control Calls

A new study found that calls to poison control centers involving popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs climbed sharply after semaglutide was approved for obesity in 2021, with most cases linked to medication mistakes that could have been avoided.

The Number One Diet for Lowering Obesity Risk During Menopause

A new study identifies the best eating patterns for battling weight gain and improving cardiometabolic health during menopause.

Rapid Weight Loss Beats Slow and Steady in New Clinical Trial

In a new study, overweight and obese adults assigned to a rapid weight loss plan lost more pounds — and kept more off after one year — than those following a gradual approach.

8,500 Steps a Day Could Be the Sweet Spot for Preventing Weight Regain

A new study of nearly 4,000 adults found that people who increased their daily walking to about 8,500 steps during dieting — and maintained it afterwards — were more successful at keeping the pounds off long term.

Intermittent Fasting Falls Short for Weight Loss, Major Review Finds

A large, new evidence review finds intermittent fasting may not help overweight or obese patients loose a significant amount of weight or improve their quality of life.

90% of Americans at Risk for Newly Defined Health Condition Called CMK Syndrome

CMK syndrome links heart, kidney and metabolic risk factors and the American Heart Association says it’s extremely common in U.S. adults.

Study Links Global Rise in Cancer to Obesity Across All Age Groups

Researchers analyzed cancer trends in 42 countries and found a surge in certain cancer types in both young and older adults – with one exception.

Gen X and Baby Boomers Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods, Study Finds

1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men from Generation X and the tail end of the Baby Boom meet the criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods, researchers say.

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

In a new study, people with metabolic syndrome were 40% more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.