Zepbound — Eli Lilly’s latest weight management medication — received approval from the Food and Drug Administration this week for use in adults who are obese or are overweight with at least one weight-related condition. If Zepbound sounds familiar, that’s because it is: The base drug is tirzepatide, which is the same as Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro. The […]
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Dr. Decotiis Contributes to CBS News – Are morning workouts better for weight loss?
A new study suggests that what time of day a person chooses to work out might have an impact on their weight loss. There have been years of discussion about what time of day works best. Research and other studies have had conflicting answers, and medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that really, the best exercise is […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Fox News – Weight loss surgeries on the rise among kids and teens, study finds: ‘Altering the anatomy’
A growing number of kids and teens are turning to weight loss surgery amid rising rates of pediatric obesity, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a nearly 19% increase in weight loss surgeries among U.S. youths aged 10 to 19 years, as discovered by researchers from the University […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Medical News Today – How immune cells may contribute to obesity-related conditions
Macrophages are a type of immune cell that can be found in most organs in the body. They remove harmful substances and dead cells from tissues, and contribute to homeostasis — stability among bodily systems. Macrophages are metabolically plastic, meaning they can change their metabolism and function to match the needs of different organ environments. Their function may […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Sporteluxe – The Noom Diet Has Been Dubbed ‘Weight Watchers For Millennials’
It wasn’t so long ago that Weight Watchers was considered the holy grail of diets. In fact, it was pretty much the only diet. While it’s now considered kind of passe compared to trendy diets like keto or counting macros, the concept of Weight Watchers is actually refreshingly simple. There’s no complicated meal plans, no cutting out entire food groups. You can eat […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Women’s Health – Noom? That’s kind of a weird name. What is it?
Oh, to be a celebrity—fame, fortune, and the ability to have personal trainers and nutritionists on speed dial when you want to lose a few pounds. For mere mortals, however, weight loss isn’t quite so easy. (Actually, that’s generous—losing weight is hard AF.) That’s where Noom comes into play—a fitness and weight-loss program. But uh, what exactly […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Active.com – 11 Surprising Things that Happen When You Lose Weight
When I set out to lose 75 pounds seven years ago, I knew things would be different once I met my goal. After all, losing weight improves your overall health, reduces your risk for certain health conditions and changes the way your body looks and feels. But while dropping a few pounds can be overwhelmingly positive, […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to PYMNTS.com – Noom’s New Approach To Solving The Obesity Epidemic
Despite the fact that Americans spend over $60 billion per year trying to lose weight in the U.S., obesity in the United States has reached epidemic levels. According to a late 2017 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 40 percent of American adults and nearly 20 percent of adolescents are obese — the […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Women’s Health – What Is Noom—And Can It Help You Lose Weight?
So, Noom claims to be the “last weight-loss program you’ll ever need,” according to its website. It’s like having a trainer, nutritionist, and health coach all in one place (i.e., your phone). After filling out a quick questionnaire (mostly just your current weight, goal weight, and current issues with weight loss), you’ll set goals and get […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to First For Women – Combat Weight Gain and Joint Pain With This Simple Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan
If you spend time searching online for health and diet tips, you’ve probably come across the anti-inflammatory diet. Based on the simple idea that the foods you eat can decrease inflammation in the body — and consequently reduce your risk of certain diseases — this style of eating has, not surprisingly, become one of the most talked-about diets lately. […]
