Different types of weight loss surgery can be effective for long-term weight management in people with severe obesity or who meet other requirements.

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Reducing the number of calories ingested may be more important than doing more exercise for people looking to effectively manage their weight, a new study suggests.

(HealthDay News) — For adults with overweight or obesity, certain factors might influence weight loss after taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study ...

Modern weight loss medications represent a breakthrough, but they are most effective when combined with the right lifestyle strategies. Here's what that looks like.

New and disturbing concerns about fake GLP-1 drugs are cited in a letter sent to the FDA by Tennessee officials, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

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Medical tourism for bariatric and weight-reduction surgery needs urgent regulation to protect recipients' health, especially as the data show that tourist numbers are increasing despite the advent ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and liraglutide promote significant weight loss and improved glycemic control, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes, when combined with ...

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A new study finds four factors that may make it more likely for some people to experience successful weight loss from using GLP-1Rs such as Ozempic or Wegovy.