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The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (Nice) recommends semaglutide for adults who have at least one ...

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A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for ...

A new study aimed at exploring the relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis severity using genetic data finds that ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved pump function, new research reveals.

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Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...