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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,...


Male or overweight associated with more serious COVID-19 hospital admissions
UK research has found that being male or having obesity reduces chance of survival from COVID-19. The findings come from a study of...


Weighted-vest wearers lose weight, maintain muscle mass
Scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have found a new method of reducing human body weight and fat mass using weighted...


Adults with obesity facing Medicaid expansion enrolment gap
Despite overall increases in insurance coverage for low-income individuals in Medicaid expansion states, some gaps remain for individuals...
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