Revolutionary Medical Advances in Weight Loss.
Scientists have developed a new class of injectable weight loss medications called GLP-1 agonists that mimic a naturally occurring gut hormone called GLP-1 that helps reduce food intake and suppress appetite. Another drug called bimagrumad appears to retain or even increase lean muscle mass. For those who are reluctant to have bariatric surgery or don’t qualify for it, more doctors offer newer, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for weight loss. BMI has long been used to assess body weight and track obesity, but a growing number of experts question its accuracy as a health screening tool.