Weight Management

Donna Ryan, MD, discussed her presentation about pharmacological approaches for obesity, which patients they are indicated for, and considerations for pharmacists.

Although scientists have long been working on anti-obesity medications, several key failures in recent decades have made this a challenge.

Cognitive performance was higher if a person maintained physical activity throughout their lifetime.

Findings highlight the need for evidence-based strategies to avoid being obese or overweight for patients with type 1 diabetes, which is often considered a disease of thin individuals.

More than 90 minutes of varied sleep time may also increase a person’s risk of developing hardened arteries.

Individuals with more fast-food options in their communities had 13% higher odds of incident stroke.

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from ovarian cancer and breast cancer.

Intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment is the most effective behavioral treatment for childhood obesity.

A community-based multidisciplinary team can have a significant impact addressing health disparities and diabetes management.

The popularity of intermittent fasting, or time-restricted eating patterns, may not help control weight as well as other dieting methods.

Analysis includes 11 individuals who sat in ergonomic chairs for 8 hours and only got up at the recommended times.

The relationship between metabolic syndrome and some B vitamins, such as vitamin B12, was only observed among participants who took B12 supplements.

Individuals with higher caffeine levels were less likely to have liver fibrosis, while higher levels of non-caffeine coffee components were associated with reduced fatty liver index scores.

Label update removes a previous limitation that stated the medication should not be used as initial therapy for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.

Analysis focuses on why some individuals with a genetic predisposition develop AMD, while others are spared.

The overall trend of declining body mass index was associated with a higher risk of developing dementia.

Regular physical activity helps to facilitate a healthy gut microbiome and lowers inflammation, which were observed in patients independent of body mass index.

Study finds men are more likely to be prescribed statins and women are more likely to be advised to make lifestyle changes to lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Currently, no national pharmacy organization has defined wellness in the pharmacy profession, which is needed so that others have a sense of guidance around wellness within the profession.

The most common cause of death for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is cardiovascular disease, but it also increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and may surpass hepatitis B and C as the leading cause of this cancer.

The American Heart Association issued a dietary guidance in 2021 suggesting that adults consume a variety of fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains instead of refined grains, eat healthy protein sources and lean cuts of meat, and substitute nonfat and low-fat dairy products for full-fat versions, among other measures.

Investigators found that lifestyle changes such as a high-quality diet and regular exercise can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus.

Male students admitted into a high-performing public charter school found to have better physical health and lower body mass index than their female counterparts.

Tirzepatide received Fast Track designation from the FDA after showing superiority to placebo in treating obesity in clinical trials.

Analyses of more than 30,000 adults in the United Kingdom from 9 prospective cohort studies finds a high pre-pandemic BMI was associated with the infection.

Semaglutide is a traditional type 2 diabetes treatment that may help obese individuals lose weight, especially if given at a higher dose.

Study indicates that a diet high in ultra-processed food is more likely to increase the risk of colorectal cancer in men than it is women.

Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist therapy demonstrated superior glucose control and weight loss in patients with diabetes compared to selective GLP-1 receptor agonists in preclinical and clinical trials.

Obesity, heavy alcohol consumption, and coagulopathy were some of the greatest risk factors associated with patients returning to the operating room within 48 hours of a surgery.

Very short sleep among adolescents linked to a more than 70% increased risk of obesity/overweight in children, compared to those who get optimal 8 hours.