Integrating obesity experts into primary care clinics enhances patient weight loss outcomes
A novel study conducted by the University of Michigan reveals significant benefits in integrating obesity specialists into primary care settings, resulting in substantial weight loss for high-risk patients. This approach, piloted by Michigan Medicine’s academic medical centre through the Weight Navigation Program (WNP), has been proven to facilitate access to evidence-based weight management...Read More
Clinical study reveals benefits of probiotics and prebiotics in obesity care and weight management
A groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports explores the potential benefits of integrating a low-calorie diet rich in fibres, probiotic supplementation, and regular physical exercise on the health and body composition of women with obesity in Egypt. Obesity is a global health issue affecting diverse populations regardless of socio-economic status, age, ethnicity, or gender. The...Read More
Severe obesity in early childhood could halve life expectancy, study shows
A groundbreaking study revealed at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy, on 12-15 May, 2024, has provided a quantitative analysis on how childhood obesity affects life expectancy and long-term health. This research, conducted by stradoo GmbH, a life sciences consultancy based in Munich, Germany, involved collaboration with experts from universities and hospitals across the UK,...Read More
Poor muscle health in Individuals with obesity increases risk of early death, study finds
A pivotal study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy, from 12-15 May, 2024, has unveiled a stark correlation between suboptimal muscle health and an increased risk of premature death among individuals with obesity. The research, carried out by a Swedish team on a UK cohort, established that individuals with compromised muscle composition were three times...Read More
Workers with obesity are twice as likely to take long-term sick leave
In a comprehensive study recently presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, it was discovered that employees with obesity are significantly more likely to require sick leave compared to their healthier counterparts, highlighting a growing concern over obesity’s impact on workforce productivity and economic output. This pioneering research offers a detailed analysis of how...Read More
Close to half of all cancer diagnoses linked to obesity, research finds
A pivotal study has revealed a significant correlation between obesity and an increased risk of various cancers, intensifying concerns over a looming public health crisis. Conducted at Lund University in Malmo, Sweden, this extensive research tracked over four million adults over four decades, uncovering that excess weight could be a contributing factor in more than 30 different types of...Read More