Diet and exercise good for weight management, obesity drugs even better

Diet and exercise good for weight management, obesity drugs even better (Photo: iStock)

Obesity, or being overweight in simple terms, is a medical entity in itself. There are many medical conditions linked to obesity ranging from cardiovascular diseases to cancers. Modern lifestyles have led to an explosion of obesity and the accompanying ill-health. It's no wonder the medical world is full of interventions meant to address the health menace brought about by obesity.

What we eat contributes to obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle compounds the problem. That's why diet and exercise have been at the forefront of managing obesity. But such efforts alone haven't yielded optimal gains. Additional efforts like surgical interventions and weight loss balloons are also needed.