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Low calorie diets linked to heightened risk of depressive symptoms

Written by | 11 Jun 2025

Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Men and… read more.

Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity

Written by | 5 Jun 2025

Four leading organizations in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and nutrition—the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and… read more.

New study shows obesity linked to long COVID

Written by | 27 May 2025

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre of Precision Health visiting PhD scholar Ms Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to… read more.

GLP-1 RA medications safe and effective for treating obesity in adults with mental illness

Written by | 25 May 2025

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) can lead to significant weight loss and improve blood sugar control in adults with severe mental illness, as well as having positive… read more.

First head-to-head study in people living with obesity shows tirzepatide results in around 50% more weight loss than semaglutide

Written by | 18 May 2025

A new head-to-head study of tirzepatide versus semaglutide for weight loss in people living with obesity, but not diabetes, shows that over 72 weeks tirzepatide results in an… read more.

Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or obesity: study

Written by | 30 Apr 2025

A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements, Monash University-led research has… read more.

New oral GLP-1RA orforglipron comparable to semaglutide for weight loss

Written by | 22 Apr 2025

Results from the ACHIEVE-1 trial show that treatment with orforglipron was associated with weight loss ranging from 4.7 – 7.9% (4.4 – 7.3 Kg) of body weight in… read more.

Study estimates proportion of adolescents living with overweight and obesity in England has increased by 50% between 2008 and 2023

Written by | 16 Apr 2025

New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that the proportion of adolescents living with overweight or… read more.

New guidance for managing obesity in children and adolescents

Written by | 15 Apr 2025

A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centred approach, emphasizing behavioural and psychological supports that focus on outcomes valued… read more.

EMA concludes review of weight management medicine Mysimba (naltrexone / bupropion) – Currax Pharmaceuticals

Written by | 12 Apr 2025

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has finalised its review of Mysimba (naltrexone / bupropion), a medicine used for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. The review… read more.

Initial results announced on the combination of the Allurion balloon with low-dose GLP-1 therapy to optimize muscle mass and GLP-1 adherence – Allurion Technologies

Written by | 8 Apr 2025

Allurion Technologies, Inc. announced initial results on the combination of the Allurion Program with low-dose GLP-1 therapy to optimize muscle mass and GLP-1 adherence. 52 patients treated with… read more.

Obesity Action Coalition & The Obesity Society send letter to FDA on behalf of more than 20 leading organizations & providers urging enforcement of compounding regulations

Written by | 25 Mar 2025

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… read more.

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