A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

An Ottawa healthtech startup that focuses on combining behavioural and dietetic support is providing new help for employees who struggle with obesity.

A panel of health experts looking at obesity announced that the definition of the condition should be split into two categories and diagnosed differently.

These chemicals may also be linked to the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods, like chips, candies, and sodas. Studies show that people who eat a lot of these foods tend to weigh more, and obesogens could be part of the reason.

Donald Trump continues to make waves in biopharma; Sage rejects Biogen’s unsolicited takeover offer; the obesity space sees more action with new company launches, IPOs and fresh data; and experts get ready for an important era in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy space.

It’s time to rethink what ‘obesity’ means as an international group of experts says the body mass index has limited value

Data from a Phase Ia single ascending dose study found that ASC30 demonstrated dose-proportional pharmacokinetics, a half-life of up to 60 hours, and superior pharmacokinetic properties compared to other oral GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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A panel of global health experts exploring this controversial question say the definition should be split into two categories: ‘clinical obesity’ and ‘pre-clinical obesity’.

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Thriving communities start with holistic wellbeing, demanding global collaboration to combat obesity, stigma, and health inequities, writes Dr. Lipi Roy.

Thousands of Doctors from across the nation have banded together to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human