Diala Alatassi MD

Diala Alatassi MD Dr. Diala Alatassi is a double board-certified physician who specializes exclusively in the field of internal medicine and obesity medicine.

Dr. Alatassi demonstrates her dedication to the field and proficiency in addressing complex weight-related issues.

Competition in the weight-loss medication market is driving significant price reductions for popular GLP-1 drugs like We...
03/13/2026

Competition in the weight-loss medication market is driving significant price reductions for popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk has announced lower pricing for these medications, aiming to improve affordability and expand access for patients who rely on GLP-1 therapies for weight management. Experts say the price reduction could help many patients who previously struggled to afford treatment, especially as some insurance plans have reduced coverage for weight-loss medications.

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Bariatric surgery is a one-time procedure that delivers transformative, long-term results, while GLP-1 medications require expensive, lifelong monthly injections.

CSIRO study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation.
03/13/2026

CSIRO study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation.

A new study from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has revealed that people who use meal plans lose more weight, highlighting the power of planning and potential for personalisation.

The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
03/09/2026

The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Bariatric surgery is a one-time procedure that delivers transformative, long-term results, while GLP-1 medications require expensive, lifelong monthly injections.

Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause.
03/06/2026

Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause.

A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

Vegan diet with unhealthy plant foods promotes greater weight loss than Mediterranean diet.
03/02/2026

Vegan diet with unhealthy plant foods promotes greater weight loss than Mediterranean diet.

Avoiding animal products; eating foods like potatoes and refined grains, which are defined as "unhealthy" by the plant-based diet index; and avoiding added oils and nuts, which are defined as "healthy" by the plant-based diet index, all contributed to weight loss.

Doubling up to limit weight gain: Improving diet and exercise together provides the more effective route, study finds. ...
02/16/2026

Doubling up to limit weight gain: Improving diet and exercise together provides the more effective route, study finds.

Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain-particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen-than just changing one of these behaviors, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
02/11/2026

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Although some of the beneficial effects of the healthy Nordic diet could be explained by the participants' weight loss, the researchers found that weight loss only explained just over half (56%) of the effect on liver fat.

Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds.
01/28/2026

Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds.

Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026.
01/26/2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026.

More than 80% of respondents said the cost of groceries is important when choosing a weight-loss plan, but only 6% say they'll try a plant-based or vegan diet, which research shows is among the least expensive and most effective for losing weight and keeping it off.

A year of dieting with non-sugar sweeteners shows weight loss can stay lost.
01/22/2026

A year of dieting with non-sugar sweeteners shows weight loss can stay lost.

Researchers at Maastricht University and the University of Copenhagen report that incorporating sweeteners and sweetness enhancers within a healthy, sugar-reduced diet supported one-year weight loss maintenance and coincided with microbiota shifts toward short-chain fatty acid and methane-produci...

One short quiz could help people stick to their weight loss plans.
01/19/2026

One short quiz could help people stick to their weight loss plans.

A new study, published in JMIR Formative Research, has found that people who answered a brief quiz to determine their "eating profile" were more likely to stick with their program and stay committed to their weight loss goals when offered personalized advice.

Weight loss drug could help avoid need for follow-up bariatric surgery.
01/07/2026

Weight loss drug could help avoid need for follow-up bariatric surgery.

Combining bariatric surgery with weight loss medication can help people who need to lose more weight post-surgery, Monash University and Alfred Health-led research has found.

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