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Appetite suppressants in obesity treatment

Appetite suppressants are medications that help control food intake by altering the brain's hunger signals. These drugs work by increasing feelings of fullness or reducing appetite, making it easier for individuals to follow a calorie-restricted diet. Appetite suppressants can aid in short-term weight loss for individuals struggling with obesity, but they should be used alongside dietary changes and physical activity. Common appetite suppressants include medications such as phentermine and liraglutide, which may help people with obesity manage their weight more effectively. However, these medications come with potential side effects, and their use should always be monitored by a healthcare provider to ensure they are safe and effective for long-term use.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Russell Rising

Russell Rising

D & S Consulting Services Inc, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Robert Gabbay

Robert Gabbay

Harvard Medical School, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Hassan Massoud Heshmati

Hassan Massoud Heshmati

Endocrinology Metabolism Consulting, LLC, Hassan Heshmati and Valerie Shaw Endocrine Research, United States
WOC 2026 Speakers
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Melinda J Watman

Melinda J Watman

Weighty Decision, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Michelle Petties

Michelle Petties

Brand New Now Press, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Kelly Broadwater

Kelly Broadwater

Chrysalis Center for Counseling and Eating Disorder Treatment, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2026 - Jesse Cochrane

Jesse Cochrane

Lipedema Foundation, United States
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