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The presence of both sarcopenia and obesity compounds the risks of frailty, functional decline, cognitive impairment, and mobility limitations compared with either condition alone, according to a study from Singapore.

Obesity during childhood appears to have an impact on penile growth, while obesity in adulthood influences the appearance of the penis rather than its actual size, reveals a study.

In adults with obesity but without diabetes, treatment with the oral small-molecule, nonpeptide glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) orforglipron yields substantial reductions in body weight, as shown in the phase III ATTAIN-1 trial.

About a teaspoon (5 g) of butter a day can help improve cardiometabolic health outcomes and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a recent study. In contrast, margarine may elevate the risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and T2D.

The new ACC/AHA* hypertension guidelines reinforce previous recommendations to lower blood pressure (BP) early and aggressively, with a greater emphasis on lifestyle interventions, the link between BP and cognitive function, and pregnancy.