Despite the success of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) in promoting both weight loss and longer life, doubt remains about the role of body mass index (BMI) at older ages. Many studies have shown that ...

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In Switzerland, 43% of adults are overweight, with significantly more men affected than women. This content was published on ...

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

These issues are becoming increasingly important with the emergence of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs, which include ...

While the number of smokers and heavy drinkers in the Netherlands continues to fall, obesity remains one of the country’s ...

New research reveals that individuals with type 2 diabetes face a heightened risk of liver and pancreatic cancers. Learn essential lifestyle tips to mitigate your cancer risk.

To increase joint stability and lessen knee stress, conservative management techniques include weight control, strength ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) while Ozempic (Semaglutide) only targets GLP-1.

Research reveals that a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of certain obesity-related cancers, ...

Children overweight or obese may be at an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood, ...