Society struggles to accept that losing weight with the help of medication is a legitimate achievement, just like so many others.

A new stigma for obese people: when medication becomes the ‘shortcut’ to losing weight

The treatment increases the animal’s energy expenditure and has a number of beneficial effects on metabolism. In future, it could be used in combination with GLP-1 agonists and other treatments

Obesity: introducing Tofa – it speeds up the metabolism and increases energy expenditure

Obesity: meet Tofa – it speeds up the metabolism and increases energy expenditure

The US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a new test to confirm or rule out the presence of amyloidosis

Alzheimer’s: a new ‘two-in-one’ blood test to detect the disease is on the way

In people who sleep poorly, orexin levels rise, which has a negative effect. However, there are electrical currents that have the opposite effect. And these might facilitate memory. So far, only an association has been observed

Alzheimer’s: the brain defends itself whilst sleeping and is more resilient thanks to ‘sleep spindles’

Alzheimer’s: the brain protects itself whilst sleeping and is more resilient thanks to ‘sleep spindles’

After intense and prolonged exertion, the heart adapts. And not always for the better. Advice from Stefano Carugo, a cardiologist and marathon runner

Marathons and long-distance running: the benefits and risks for the heart – watch out for the warning signs

Findings from 32 controlled studies, involving a total of 1,126 participants aged between 11 and 68, from different backgrounds and cultures

The world is watching the World Cup, and science has discovered that football is good for the heart and helps combat obesity

Physical exercise is one of the most powerful ways to counteract the impact of obesity on health

It’s not just about diet (or medication): how to tackle obesity through exercise

Being overweight and hormones: the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

Alzheimer’s: new treatments are transforming care, but a new organisational model is needed

Outdoor sport: benefits for physical and mental health

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The system estimates the energy intake from food more accurately. This is because it takes into account how nutrients are digested and absorbed, but above all, it allows for the metabolism of the gut microbiota.

Overweight and with a metabolism out of whack? Here’s the mathematical model for a personalised diet

Overweight and obesity: today, treatment involves integrated and personalised approaches

Preparations are underway for another significant step forward, with the possibility of using the procedure even in patients with severe aortic insufficiency

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