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Healthcare groups urge FDA to act on compounding regulations after GLP-1 medicine shortages

Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and The Obesity Society (TOS) sent a letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with more than 20 leading organizations and providers across the healthcare continuum, urging the agency to enforce federal regulations around compounding following the recent resolution of GLP-1 medicine shortages.

22 Mar 2025

Regaining some weight after bariatric surgery still offers health protection

Having lost a great deal of weight appears to offer some protection against ill health even for those who have regained some of their weight loss.

21 Mar 2025

Healthcare professionals need better support to recognize T1DE

Healthcare professionals need better support to help recognize and treat symptoms of disordered eating in people living with type 1 Diabetes, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

20 Mar 2025

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

A recent review highlights how the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa by modulating key inflammatory pathways and supporting metabolic health.

19 Mar 2025

Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins-rather than waiting the currently recommended six months-can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

18 Mar 2025

Vegan diets aid weight loss, but cutting animal-based processed foods matters most

A vegan diet rich in low-fat plant-based foods can lead to significant weight loss, regardless of food processing levels, whereas reducing processed animal foods is strongly linked to lower body weight.

18 Mar 2025

Biomanufacturing platform offers a sustainable alternative to synthesizing peptide-based pharmaceuticals

To tackle the inequity in medication access, a societal issue especially in developing nations, a team of undergraduate student-researchers at the University of Ottawa has developed a new biomanufacturing platform called Phytogene.

18 Mar 2025

Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

Low-carb and ketogenic diets offer sustainable solutions for chronic disease, enhancing metabolic health and supporting weight loss through dietary changes.

18 Mar 2025

Neuropeptide Y identified as key driver of pancreatic cancer spread

Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have uncovered how pancreatic cancer hijacks a crucial metabolism 'switch' to help it spread, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for this highly aggressive disease.

17 Mar 2025

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 intervention studies found that increased red meat consumption improves hemoglobin levels in adults, particularly women, but requires ≥8 weeks to moderately boost ferritin, though clinical relevance remains uncertain compared to iron supplements.

12 Mar 2025

Aqua aerobics proven to aid weight loss in obese adults

Water/aqua aerobics for 10 or more weeks at a time can trim waist size and aid weight loss, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

12 Mar 2025

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

A real-world study of over 4,000 US patients without type 2 diabetes found that those who persisted with Tirzepatide for at least six months lost an average of 12.9% of their body weight. The study highlights Tirzepatide’s potential as an effective off-label obesity treatment before its formal FDA approval for weight loss.

11 Mar 2025

Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

A review published in Nutrients finds that ketogenic diets (KD) may offer superior benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and inflammation compared to other diets. Researchers also highlight potential mental health improvements but call for more clinical trials.

11 Mar 2025

Restoring gut health in ulcerative colitis through microbiome-based therapy

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health.

10 Mar 2025

GLP-1 drugs may cut risk of leukemia and lymphoma in type 2 diabetes patients

Researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) significantly reduce the risk of several blood cancers in type 2 diabetes patients, especially compared to insulin. The study also highlights GLP-1RAs’ potential as a cancer-protective treatment, independent of glucose control.

9 Mar 2025

Asah1 gene plays key role in preventing progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by regulating hepatic lipid homeostasis and cellular maintenance processes.

6 Mar 2025

Surgery first strategy could lead to better weight loss outcomes

Mass General Brigham researchers found that total weight loss did not increase for patients who took semaglutide before having weight loss surgery, suggesting that a surgery first strategy could lead to better outcomes.

5 Mar 2025

Study finds potential biomarker for joint inflammation in Crohn's disease

People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a potential biomarker, according to new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

5 Mar 2025

Researchers discover neural mechanism behind leptin resistance and a way to reverse it

Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category.

4 Mar 2025

The hidden risks of combining medications and dietary supplements

When you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, do you also take a vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplement? Have you considered whether there is any danger in mixing medications and dietary supplements?

3 Mar 2025

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Healthcare groups urge FDA to act on compounding regulations after GLP-1 medicine shortages

Regaining some weight after bariatric surgery still offers health protection

Healthcare professionals need better support to recognize T1DE

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

Vegan diets aid weight loss, but cutting animal-based processed foods matters most

Biomanufacturing platform offers a sustainable alternative to synthesizing peptide-based pharmaceuticals

Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

Neuropeptide Y identified as key driver of pancreatic cancer spread

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

Aqua aerobics proven to aid weight loss in obese adults

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

Restoring gut health in ulcerative colitis through microbiome-based therapy

GLP-1 drugs may cut risk of leukemia and lymphoma in type 2 diabetes patients

Asah1 gene plays key role in preventing progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Surgery first strategy could lead to better weight loss outcomes

Study finds potential biomarker for joint inflammation in Crohn's disease

Researchers discover neural mechanism behind leptin resistance and a way to reverse it

The hidden risks of combining medications and dietary supplements

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