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Curating evidence-based lifestyle recommendations for obesity management
Curating evidence-based lifestyle recommendations is key to achieving ideal cardiometabolic health in patients with obesity, as there is no “one-size-fits-all,” according to a presentation.
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The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity
Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs have gained significant traction globally for obesity treatment.
How obesity influences brain morphology and cognitive health
With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health.
A patient-centered approach for managing obesity in children and adolescents
A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centered approach, emphasizing behavioral and psychological supports that focus on outcomes valued by patients and their families.
Increase in online searches for obesity drugs correlates with rise in prescriptions
The number of prescriptions for obesity medications rose an average of 5.3% annually from 2017 to 2024 and corresponded with an increase in online searches for obesity drugs, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
