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Daily time-restricted eating shows promise in new studies
A form of daily fasting, TRE limits food intake to a specific window each day, such as 10am to 6pm, while participants abstain for the remaining hours.
Study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists target fat over muscle for weight loss
Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.
At 10 years, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass superior for patient excess BMI loss
The long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may differ in intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) populations, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Surgery.
Even small diet tweaks can lead to sustainable weight loss—here's how
If you reduce your energy intake (or increase the amount you burn through exercise) by 500–1,000 calories per day, you'll see a weekly weight loss of around one pound (0.45kg).
Weight-loss treatment for children with obesity has lasting effects, finds study
When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the results have effects later in life, and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young adulthood.
