Medications are meant to treat medical conditions and improve health, but some can have the unintended consequence of weight gain, which can then worsen other health risks. Understanding which medications tend to cause weight gain and the mechanisms behind this effect can help patients and doctors make informed treatment decisions. Key Facts: Medications for diabetes, …
Obesity has reached epidemic levels globally, with serious health and economic consequences. While lifestyle factors play a key role, genetics also influence a person’s susceptibility to weight gain or difficulty losing weight. An emerging field called pharmacogenomics is uncovering how genetics impacts response to medications that cause weight gain as a side effect, as well …
A new study published in Pharmazie takes a close look at adverse event reports related to drug-induced weight gain submitted to the FDA over the past 10 years. The retrospective analysis provides insight into the drugs most commonly associated with weight gain side effects. Key findings include: From 2012 to 2021, 137,370 reports of drug-induced …
A new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that swapping out sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for low- and no-calorie sweetened beverages (LNCSBs) may support modest weight loss and improve certain cardiometabolic factors. The study found that LNCSBs offer similar benefits to water, the standard substitution recommended by health authorities. Key findings: Replacing SSBs with LNCSBs was linked …
