Research suggests that self-employment among white women is associated with lower rates of obesity, physical inactivity, and poor sleep duration. This study uses biologic and physical measures to explore the relationship between self-employment and cardiovascular disease risk factors across sex and racial/ethnic minority status.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalBMC Public Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 2025
Researchers have discovered a unique group of nerve cells in the brain that regulates body weight and is linked to obesity. Removing specific receptors in these cells leads to increased food intake and weight gain in mice.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing·JournalCell·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2025
A Japanese study found that choosing the right type of meal can extend meal duration and encourage more mindful eating. Researchers discovered that traditional bento-style meals with individual components promoted longer meal times and more chewing compared to fast food.
SourceFujita Health University·JournalNutrients·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2025
Researchers at University of Gothenburg identified a group of nerve cells controlling semaglutide's appetite-suppressing effects without causing nausea. The discovery may lead to improved treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2025
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A new study reveals that the weight of fathers during adolescence can harm genes in future children, linked to asthma, obesity, and low lung function. The effect is more pronounced in female children, highlighting a potential vulnerability window for lifestyle influences.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2025
Researchers found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is a stronger link to psoriasis risk than total body fat. This association remained consistent regardless of genetic predisposition, suggesting abdominal fat as an independent risk factor.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 27, 2025
A new study reveals that boys who are overweight in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing the chances of developing asthma, obesity, and low lung function. The researchers identified epigenetic changes in over 2,000 sites in 1,962 genes linked to fat cell formation and lipid metabolism.
SourceThe University of Bergen·JournalCommunications Biology·DateMay 27, 2025
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A cohort study found children on the path to obesity by age 3.5, highlighting modifiable risk factors that can be targeted in prevention programs. The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohort provided valuable insights into early-life factors and BMI trajectories.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 22, 2025
A new NIH study found that early childhood weight patterns may signal future obesity risk. The study tracked children's body mass index (BMI) from infancy through age 9 and identified two distinct growth patterns, with a smaller group following a trajectory marked by a sharp rise in BMI.
SourceEnvironmental influences on Child Health Outcomes·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateMay 22, 2025
The American Heart Association has awarded nearly $1.2 million in planning grants to 12 researchers testing the efficacy of food is medicine interventions, such as produce prescriptions and medically tailored groceries. The grants support clinical trial protocols to develop and test these approaches for treating chronic diseases like c...
Researchers found that residual inflammation in psoriasis patients is linked to obesity, metabolic dysfunction, and increased systemic inflammation. This study suggests that despite good skin response to biologics, patients may still exhibit broader health implications, such as cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 20, 2025
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Researchers identified metabolite patterns in blood and urine related to ultra-processed food intake. A poly-metabolite score was developed, showing potential to objectively measure diet and reduce reliance on self-reported data.
SourceNIH/Office of the Director·JournalPLOS Medicine·DateMay 20, 2025
A study published in Cell Metabolism finds that a combination of gut bacteria and acetate reduces obesity in mice. The researchers discovered that the specific combination of Bacteroides species and acetate leads to increased fat burning and reduced sugar storage, resulting in weight loss.
Girls who enter puberty early have a higher BMI before, during, and after puberty, increasing the risk of overweight later in life. The study found that biological differences between sexes make girls more vulnerable to this impact.
SourceAarhus University·JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 19, 2025
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Bariatric surgery, a critical tool for combating obesity, is under threat in Australia due to skyrocketing indemnity insurance premiums. The study found that surgeons are being penalized by rising premiums, forcing some to reconsider their future in the field.
SourceFlinders University·JournalANZ Journal of Surgery·TypeSurvey·DateMay 18, 2025
GLP1-RA treatment is associated with improvements in quality of life, restrained eating, and emotional eating behavior. The treatment also provides reassurance regarding its psychiatric safety profile.
A new study found that adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after age 40 have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to those diagnosed earlier. Poor glucose control, obesity, and smoking are the main risk factors identified in the study.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·TypeObservational study·DateMay 14, 2025
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A new study by York University suggests that the broad ethnic categories used in clinical settings may mask differences in sub-ethnic groups. The findings indicate that socio-economic factors play a significant role in weight loss disparities among Black, Middle Eastern, Latin, and South Asian communities.
SourceYork University·JournalClinical Obesity·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 14, 2025
Limited effectiveness and high prevalence of adverse events are the key limitations of semaglutide. Plant-based dietary interventions have led to long-term, significant weight loss and improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors.
SourcePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine·JournalJAMA Cardiology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMay 14, 2025
A new study from the University of Bath found that regular, moderate-intensity exercise preserves vitamin D levels in overweight and obese individuals. The study showed that exercise completely maintained the body's active form of vitamin D, which plays a key role in supporting bone health and the immune system.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMay 14, 2025
A new study published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 4 has found that the drug buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) produces similar reductions in fat mass and weight gain as the sulfur amino acid-restricted diet. BSO may offer a practical alternative to difficult-to-maintain diets for treating obesity.
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SYNT-101 successfully redirects nutrient absorption to the lower intestine, promoting satiety and metabolic balance. The study demonstrated strong safety and tolerability profiles, as well as control of hunger and weight loss.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 13, 2025
A global survey found a significant disconnect between physicians' and patients' perceptions of obesity causes and treatment goals. Physicians tend to attribute obesity to behavioral causes, while patients cite biological factors as the primary cause.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 13, 2025
Research found that GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events. Treatment with these medications after bariatric surgery was associated with a 67% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events or death.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 12, 2025
Researchers found that individuals who consumed collagen-enriched protein bars lost twice as much weight as a control group. The supplement also improved blood pressure, waist circumference, and liver health. Participants reported feeling less hungry and more full.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·JournalNutrients·DateMay 12, 2025
A new analysis of the SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces major cardiovascular events by 40% within 3-6 months, even before significant weight loss and full target dose. The study found that semaglutide's effects on reducing inflammation, blood sugar, and blood pressure may contribute to its early clinical benefits.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 12, 2025
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A new head-to-head study has shown that tirzepatide results in around 50% more weight loss than semaglutide in adults with obesity. The study found that tirzepatide led to an average weight loss of 20.2%, significantly higher than the 13.7% achieved with semaglutide.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 12, 2025
Patients in an online obesity clinic achieved average weight loss of 16.7% after 64 weeks, similar to clinical trials of semaglutide, but using less than half the medication. The study found that personalized doses of semaglutide combined with behavioral therapy and support led to successful weight loss.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 12, 2025
Researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists have a direct effect on reducing obesity-related cancer beyond weight-loss, with a 41% lower relative risk compared to bariatric surgery. The study also suggests that these medications work through multiple mechanisms, including reducing inflammation.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·JournalEClinicalMedicine·DateMay 11, 2025
Researchers found that a 3-month program of time-restricted eating at any time of the day can result in significant weight loss for at least a year, regardless of eating window timing. The study suggests that restricting the eating window to 8 hours may be an effective long-term approach for sustaining weight loss.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 10, 2025
A systematic review of available evidence found GLP-1 RAs lead to significant weight loss and improved blood sugar control in adults with severe mental illness. The analysis also showed that these medications were not associated with a worsening of mental state or suicidal behaviour.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·JournalPsychoneuroendocrinology·DateMay 10, 2025
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Professor Sadaf Farooqi has been awarded the inaugural Joint ‘Endocrinology Across the Life Course Award’ for her groundbreaking research on human eating behaviour and severe childhood obesity. Her work has changed attitudes towards people with severe obesity by demonstrating its biological basis.
Researchers discovered a key step in the hepatic ERK pathway that triggers insulin production in response to colonic inflammation caused by obesity. The study reveals a novel role of the gastrointestinal tract in regulating glucose homeostasis.
SourceTohoku University·JournalJCI Insight·DateMay 9, 2025
A new study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism found that weight loss medications liraglutide or semaglutide can cut alcohol intake by nearly two-thirds in just four months. Patients reported a significant reduction in their drinking habits, with some describing the effects as 'effortless'. The study's findings offer promisi...
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·JournalDiabetes Obesity and Metabolism·DateMay 9, 2025
A Swedish study discovered that lipolysis is more effective in women than in men, potentially explaining why women are less likely to develop metabolic complications despite having more body fat. The study suggests that understanding this difference could aid in the development of drugs that lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in men.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 9, 2025
A new Australian study highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity before pregnancy. The research found that a woman's BMI in early pregnancy is linked to her child's weight from birth to age 10, with every 5kg/m² increase in maternal BMI associated with an increase in child BMI.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 9, 2025
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Women who experience menopause before age 50 are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease and its related metabolic risk factors. The study found that early menopause is associated with increased risks of pre-diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
SourceEuropean Society of Endocrinology·DateMay 9, 2025
A cohort study of 12,480 mother-offspring pairs found that pre-pregnancy obesity, gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with increased offspring blood pressure. These risk factors may also promote a faster rate of blood pressure change from age 2 to 18 years.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 8, 2025
A new NIH study found that maternal cardiometabolic health before and during pregnancy is associated with higher blood pressure in children. The study analyzed data from 12,480 mother-child pairs and identified three key risk factors: pre-pregnancy obesity, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure during pregnancy.
SourceEnvironmental influences on Child Health Outcomes·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateMay 8, 2025
A new study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that children born to mothers with obesity, gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders have higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The study's findings suggest that early blood pressure interventions could start as early as pregnancy.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 8, 2025
A recent study published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage reveals that obesity is a leading cause of knee osteoarthritis. The research also found that certain lifestyle changes, such as following a Mediterranean diet and engaging in regular physical activity, can significantly reduce the risk of developing the condition.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalOsteoarthritis and Cartilage·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 7, 2025
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A University of California, Riverside-led research team adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds. The study emphasizes the importance of involving non-maternal caregivers in the adaptation process.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJournal of Nutrition Education and Behavior·TypeSurvey·DateMay 7, 2025
A recent study by Edith Cowan University has found a significant association between excess weight and long-term neurological and mental health symptoms after COVID-19. The researchers suggest that this link could be due to an exaggerated inflammatory response linked to fat tissue, which may store the virus and increase its spread.
SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalPLOS One·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 7, 2025
A study published in Human Reproduction found that healthy childhood diets are associated with delayed onset of menstruation, independent of body mass index (BMI) or height. The research suggests that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and breast cancer.
SourceEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology·JournalHuman Reproduction·TypeObservational study·DateMay 6, 2025
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical found that mitochondrial fragmentation can bypass defects in mitophagy to sustain skeletal muscle quality control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. This adaptation helps maintain mitochondrial function despite impaired mitophagy.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournalJournal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle·DateMay 2, 2025
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A new MRI technique measures a person's 'functional age' of their heart, revealing how unhealthy lifestyles add years to their heart's aging process. This method has the potential to transform heart disease diagnosis and offer a lifeline to millions by catching problems early.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalOpen Heart·TypeObservational study·DateMay 1, 2025
A recent study published in the Journal of Hepatology has shown that simultaneous bariatric surgery and liver transplant is safe and improves long-term health outcomes for severely obese patients. The combined approach resulted in sustained weight loss, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and lower risk of fatty liver disease recurrence.
SourceMayo Clinic·JournalJournal of Hepatology·DateApr 30, 2025
A study by Helmholtz Munich researchers found that GIPR agonism and antagonism decrease body weight and food intake via different mechanisms. GIPR agonists use GABAergic neurons to exert their effect, while antagonists rely on the GLP-1 receptor signal.
SourceDeutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZD·JournalNature Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2025
The American Heart Association has awarded $1M to research the link between cardiovascular risk reduction and GLP-1 use. The studies aim to identify predictors of cardiovascular risk reduction among individuals with obesity and cardiovascular disease taking GLP-1 medications, enabling more precise and effective care.
Despite slight increase in prescriptions between 2021 and 2024, only 3% of eligible patients received a prescription. Disparities were found based on race, ethnicity, social vulnerability, and urbanicity, with small but significant differences compared to overall underutilization.
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A combination of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens reduces obesity-related changes in rats, including fat cell accumulation and insulin resistance. The treatment also increases beneficial gut microbes and improves metabolic health, making it a promising alternative to tamoxifen for women at high breast cancer risk.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJCI Insight·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2025
The study estimates that expanded Medicare coverage for GLP-1RAs would increase access to these treatments and reduce obesity-related comorbidities. However, this would come with substantial costs over a decade, projected at $8 billion, highlighting the need for further price reductions and cost-saving strategies.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateApr 25, 2025
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center investigated tirzepatide's effects on weight loss and metabolic health. The study found that tirzepatide decreased calorie intake and increased fat oxidation, leading to significant weight loss. However, the drug did not decrease the slowing down of metabolic rate usually observed wi...
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 24, 2025
A randomized clinical trial suggests that metformin can be an effective treatment for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in people with overweight or obesity. The study's results support the use of metformin for this condition, but further confirmation is needed in larger clinical trials.
The European Society of Endocrinology and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation launch a global campaign to raise awareness about hormone balance and its impact on chronic diseases. Small steps can make a big difference in improving hormone health.
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Researchers found that obesity causes a disruption in the liver's ability to adapt to starvation, specifically in the temporal coordination of molecules. This suggests that obesity makes the body more vulnerable to the negative effects of starvation, despite no significant structural disruptions in the molecular network.
SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalScience Signaling·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 22, 2025
The American Heart Association funds research teams to investigate how risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney diseases impact women differently. The project aims to understand the biological significance of certain life cycles and societal factors on disease development.
A new study identifies that the internationally recognized body mass index (BMI) cut-off points overestimate overweight and obesity in male athletes. The researchers propose new cut-off points of 28.2 kg/m² for overweight and 33.7 kg/m² for obesity, taking into account lower body fat percentages typical of athletes.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·JournalNutrition·DateApr 18, 2025
Research found that MPO promotes inflammation and inhibits protective mechanisms in perivascular adipose tissue, leading to poorer vascular function. Inhibiting MPO could be a promising therapeutic approach for obesity-related cardiovascular risk reduction.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalCell Reports Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 18, 2025
Among US adults aged 20-59, obesity prevalence by BMI was nearly identical to the confirmed excess adiposity rate. Approximately 98% of obese individuals had excess adiposity, suggesting a strong correlation between the two measures.
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