January 17, 2025

FDA Chief Warns of Online Drug Risks

Outgoing FDA Commissioner raises concerns about safety of online-purchased compounded weight loss meds, highlighting challenges faced by the FDA, amidst contrasting views from nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary.

Reuters

January 17, 2025

Trial: High-Dose Semaglutide Cuts Weight 20.7%

Novo Nordisk's high-dose semaglutide trial demonstrates a 20.7% weight reduction in overweight patients with obesity, promising new advancements in the treatment of obesity and diabetes.

Reuters

January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

New Obesity Definitions Introduced by Global Commission

The Commission introduced two key definitions: clinical obesity and preclinical obesity.

Reuters

January 15, 2025

Waist Circumference Predicts Pediatric Steatotic Liver

This study explores the role of waist circumference, body mass index, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in pediatric steatotic liver disease, identifying waist circumference as a significant non-invasive screening tool.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

Low-Carb Diet Improves Reflux and GI Health in Obesity Study

Low-carb, high-fat diets reduced reflux symptoms and altered short-chain fatty acids in obesity.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

Does Childhood Obesity Protect Mental Health?

A recent study reveals, 'Higher body size in adulthood increased the risk of later-life anxiety and depression, independent of childhood body size,' highlighting the critical role of managing adult obesity to mitigate mental health risks​.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

FDA Pushes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels

The FDA has proposed a new front-of-package nutrition label for packaged foods, in line with broader efforts to address the nation's chronic disease crisis. The World Health Organization has also advocated for easily accessible nutritional information to support healthier choices.

Reuters

January 14, 2025

Global Gastric Cancer Burden Shifts Younger

Significant gender disparities in the GC incidence exist with higher incidence and mortality rates noted in men compared to women across different age groups.

Conexiant