Diala Alatassi MD

This simple diet shift cut 330 calories a day without smaller meals.

This simple diet shift cut 330 calories a day without smaller meals People who switch to a fully unprocessed diet don’t just eat differently-they eat smarter.

Bariatric surgery benefits do not vary by social vulnerability.

Bariatric surgery benefits do not vary by social vulnerability In the ARMMS-T2D study, bariatric surgery conferred greater declines in weight and HbA1c than medical and lifestyle intervention.

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it`s not a cure-all.

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it`s not a cure-all Weighted vests have been around for centuries, but they have recently surged in popularity in response to a broader shift in thinking about exercise.

Weight loss drugs and surgery improve fat-to-muscle ratio in obesity.

Weight loss drugs and surgery improve fat-to-muscle ratio in obesity Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a substantial reduction in fat, researchers at Vanderbilt Health have found.

Competition in the weight-loss medication market is driving significant price reductions for popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk has announced lower pricing for these medications, aiming to improve affordability and expand access for patients who rely on GLP-1 therapies for weight management. Experts say the price reduction could help many patients who previously struggled to afford treatment, especially as some insurance plans have reduced coverage for weight-loss medications.

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The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy Bariatric surgery is a one-time procedure that delivers transformative, long-term results, while GLP-1 medications require expensive, lifelong monthly injections.

CSIRO study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation.

CSIRO study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation A new study from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has revealed that people who use meal plans lose more weight, highlighting the power of planning and potential for personalisation.

The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy Bariatric surgery is a one-time procedure that delivers transformative, long-term results, while GLP-1 medications require expensive, lifelong monthly injections.

Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause.

Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

Vegan diet with unhealthy plant foods promotes greater weight loss than Mediterranean diet.

Vegan diet with unhealthy plant foods promotes greater weight loss than Mediterranean diet Avoiding animal products; eating foods like potatoes and refined grains, which are defined as "unhealthy" by the plant-based diet index; and avoiding added oils and nuts, which are defined as "healthy" by the plant-based diet index, all contributed to weight loss.

Doubling up to limit weight gain: Improving diet and exercise together provides the more effective route, study finds.

Doubling up to limit weight gain: Improving diet and exercise together provides the more effective route, study finds Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain-particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen-than just changing one of these behaviors, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Although some of the beneficial effects of the healthy Nordic diet could be explained by the participants' weight loss, the researchers found that weight loss only explained just over half (56%) of the effect on liver fat.

Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds.

Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.