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2. Anti-obesity medication - Wikipedia

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   t. e. Orlistat (Xenical), the most commonly used medication to treat obesity and sibutramine (Meridia), a medication that was withdrawn due to cardiovascular side effects. Anti-obesity medication or weight loss medications are pharmacological agents that reduce or control excess body fat.

3. Body mass index - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 October 2024. Relative weight based on mass and height Body mass index (BMI) Chart showing body mass index (BMI) for a range of heights and weights in both metric and imperial. Colours indicate BMI categories defined by the World Health Organization ; underweight, normal weight, overweight, moderately ...

4. 15 Alternatives to Ozempic for Weight Loss - AOL

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   A 2020 meta-analysis of 21 trials found that metformin treatment could reduce BMI by one unit. Beyond weight loss, there are more metformin benefits, including anti-tumor effects, and reducing the ...

5. Calorie restriction - Wikipedia

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   Mild calorie restriction may be beneficial for pregnant women to reduce weight gain (without weight loss) and reduce perinatal risks for both the mother and child. [11] [12] For overweight or obese individuals, calorie restriction may improve health through weight loss, although a gradual weight regain of 1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lb) per year may occur.

6. A Novo Nordisk weight loss drug lowers BMI in kids as ... - AOL

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   In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for treating childhood obesity, recommending for the first time weight loss drugs and, in some cases, surgery for children ages ...

7. Doctors Are Begging People To Stop Doing This To Lose Weight

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   Weight cycling is a pattern of weight loss and gain, with people repeatedly regaining as little as 10 pounds or as much as 50 pounds or more, according to a 2014 review in Obesity Reviews. People ...