Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on January 31, 2023 Key takeaways: Some commonly prescribed medications can cause weight gain. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications have been linked to this side effect.Certain diabetes medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotics are medications that can cause weight gain. Antihistamines, some hormonal birth...
Medscape Medical News Eve Bender July 02, 2024 Eight commonly used antidepressants have been ranked by their weight gain potential. Results of a large observational study showed small differences in short- and long-term weight change in patients prescribed one of eight antidepressants, with bupropion associated with the lowest weight gain and escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine...
A new study in mice and humans pinpoints a mechanism through which keto diets protect against weight gain. Image credit: Alba Vitta/Stocksy.Ketogenic diets support short-term weight loss, but the precise mechanisms behind metabolic changes are still unknown.New research in mice and humans suggests the ketogenic diet may protect against obesity by increasing specific bile acids...
by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman’s risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Women seem to be five times as likely...
Here we list the negative impacts of consuming fructose and how it can lead to other health issues besides weight gain. Manya Singh It’s important to note that fructose found naturally in whole fruits is generally not a concern Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables. It is also...
Chris Malone Méndez Sun, October 29, 2023 Frank Lee/Getty Images Many people can’t function properly without their morning caffeine fix. While your daily cup of joe may help jumpstart your energy, depending on how you order, it might also be hindering your weight loss goals. A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical...
by Tim Tedeschi, University of Cincinnati Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care provider, found the drug metformin can help prevent or reduce weight gain in youth taking medication to treat bipolar disorder. The collaborative team presented its findings...
Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on January 31, 2023 Key takeaways: Some commonly prescribed medications can cause weight gain. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications have been linked to this side effect. Certain diabetes medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotics are medications that can cause weight gain. Antihistamines, some hormonal...
By Paul McClure May 11, 2023 Research has found that there is a link between excess weight or obesity across life stages and an increased risk of GI cancer Depositphotos Overweight and obesity have been associated with many health problems, including cancer. A new study has found a link between excess weight and the risk of developing...
Nancy A. Melville October 21, 2022 MONTREAL — Amid common patient concerns about weight gain in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, findings from a large study suggest the therapy with the most favorable survival rate — radioiodine — is not associated with an increased risk of weight gain or obesity. “EGRET is the first large study using population-based...
