Obesity can increase pressure on the joints, which may increase wear and tear. This, in turn, may raise the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) or hasten its progress. According to a 2022 review article ...

A new study suggests that childhood and adult obesity increase the risk of developing hip osteoarthritis (OA) and knee OA but not hand OA.

Obesity. Carrying extra weight increases the risk for osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and spine. Maintaining ideal weight or losing excess weight may help prevent osteoarthritis of these areas or ...

OBJECTIVES: To assess the risk of knee osteoarthritis (OA) attributable to obesity, and the interactions between obesity and other established causes of the disorder. METHODS: We performed a ...

Obesity, as determined by the body mass index (BMI), is a well-established risk factor for osteoarthritis, particularly in the weight-bearing joints (see for reviews; Nevitt 1 and Eaton 2).For ...

More information: Flavio T. Vieira et al, Hidden malnutrition in obesity and knee osteoarthritis: Assessment, overlap with sarcopenic obesity and health outcomes, Clinical Nutrition (2025). DOI ...

Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association ...

About one-third of Canadians are now obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study.

Abstract . Background Body-mass index (BMI) and depressed mood are both positively associated with pain and activity limitations in knee osteoarthritis (OA), and are interrelated. The aims of the ...

In the 68-week study by Novo Nordisk, the maker of semaglutide, 407 people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to receive semaglutide in the form of Wegovy or a placebo.

Avoid gaining weight – obesity makes osteoarthritis worse. Don’t take dietary supplements marketed for relieving arthritis symptoms without telling your doctor.