Weight loss achieved through the use of a combination of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) can approach the reduction seen in bariatric surgery, according to a paper recently published in JCEM Case Reports. Researchers led by Priya N. Patel, MD, of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis point...
Maria T. Balhara discusses her ENDO 2023 sessions on food’s impact on human health A three-session symposium on our everchanging food environment, “Impact of the Changes in Food Environment in the Development of Obesity,” looks at endocrine-disrupting chemicals, climate change, and processing methods and how these factors impact endocrine health, specifically obesity. Endocrine News talks... The popularity of GLP-1 agonists to treat obesity has been skyrocketing in recent months, leading to both shortages and price increases. However, as more patients make their voices heard and doctors begin to prescribe them, obesity could become easier to treat or even cure. Thanksgiving is a time for family, fellowship, and food. But for...
Endocrine Society Releases Educational Resource on Obesity for Congress
Obesity is a public health crisis in the United States. As a prevalent and costly disease, it puts adults and children at risk for many comorbid conditions, reduces productivity, and impairs military readiness. As the 118th Congress gets underway, several congressional leaders and committees are interested in addressing obesity in America. In March, as part...
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) protects mice against ethanol-induced loss of balance and righting reflex, according to a study recently published in Cell Metabolism. Researchers led by Steven Kliewer, PhD, and David Mangelsdorf, PhD, both of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, point out that simple sugars in ripening fruits and nectars are a...
Book Review: The Healthiest Diet for You: Scientific Aspects
At a time when we are overwhelmed by all kinds of misinformation about our diet, and one nutritional fad follows another at an incredibly fast pace, The Healthiest Diet for You: Scientific Aspects focuses on the latest scientific data regarding nutrition, metabolism, exercise, and genetics, which are the key components of personalized nutrition and healthy...
Women with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Obesity is a common, serious and costly disease affecting nearly half of the adults and 20% of children in the United States. It costs an estimated $173 billion...
Rebound Weight Gain in Children with Obesity Linked to Disconnect between Brain and Gut
Children with obesity who have recently lost weight are more likely to show hunger-related activity in their brains after a meal, according to research presented at the 60th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting. This brain activity, reflecting that they were unsatisfied by their meal, happens even though their gut hormone levels have changed, as...
