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Ozempic and related medications are changing how ordinary people as well as medical experts think about obesity.

New research by Dana-Farber scientists looks at elevated body mass index and chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

GLP-1 analog medications improved the functionality of cancer-fighting natural killer cells.

Changes in liver fat, metabolic factors and liver enzymes were comparable with both dietary interventions.

Competition to claim a market has triggered a wave of advertising that has provoked the concern of regulators and doctors worldwide.

BMI may not be the best way to assess health risks linked to excess weight.

Physical activity was associated with greater gut bacteria diversity and reduced inflammation in people with colon cancer.

Switching from TAF to TDF may help people lose weight, but this must be balanced against the risk of kidney problems and bone loss.

A new study associates physical activity, diet and other healthy lifestyles with a 27% reduction in risk of death for former smokers.

Key findings from four decades of research by the American Institute for Cancer Research

The long-acting injectable regimen suppressed HIV in more than 90% of study participants, including those with obesity.

New studies find that sitting less, and moving more, improves quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors.

Girls with obesity are more likely to experience high levels of reproductive hormones and slowed breast development.

Experts at American Institute for Cancer Research discuss breast cancer risk factors and recommendations on how to lower the risk.

A study of genetically modified worms linked their inability to get shuteye with an accumulation of fat.

Answer: Maintain a healthy weight, never smoke, drink alcohol only in moderation and stay physically active.