Obesity

A new Gastroenterology commentary revisits the American Gastroenterological Association’s 2017 POWER framework, arguing that GLP-1 medicines should be integrated with endoscopic therapies, bariatric surgery and precision medicine to improve long-term obesity outcomes.

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Semaglutide was associated with a lower rate of bone fractures and greater reductions in body mass index among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a retrospective analysis presented at the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2026 meeting in Chicago.

An international meta-analysis slated for presentation at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (May 12–15) suggests that people who increase their walking to roughly 8,500 steps a day during a weight-loss program and sustain similar levels afterward may be less likely to regain weight.

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Scientists have developed a hybrid obesity treatment that uses GLP-1 and GIP signals to deliver a metabolic enhancer directly into cells. Early tests in mice showed greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than standard therapies. The approach aims to reduce side effects by limiting the drug's action to targeted areas.

New research from Turkey shows that men with obesity tend to develop more abdominal fat and liver stress, while women exhibit higher inflammation and cholesterol levels. These findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, highlight sex-based differences that could inform personalized treatments. The study analyzed patients treated between 2024 and 2025.

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Researchers at Vanderbilt Health discovered that both popular weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery significantly reduce fat mass while causing modest losses in fat-free mass, including muscle, in patients with obesity. The findings, based on over 3,000 patients, show improvements in overall body composition over 24 months. Maintaining this balance is crucial for long-term health, the study emphasizes.