New research shows that people tend to regain the weight they lost within less than two years after stopping weight-loss medication

A new study led by the University of Oxford in the UK shows that the weight loss and other health benefits achieved through weight-loss drugs disappear completely within less than two years on average after discontinuing the medication; however, adopting healthy exercise and dietary habits can help maintain the weight loss. Researchers found that after discontinuing weight-loss medication, participants gained an average of 0.4 kilograms per month. At this rate, they projected that participants would return to their original weight after an average of 1.7 years. The health benefits of weight loss, such as lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, also gradually diminish after discontinuing the medication, with all health indicators returning to pre-treatment levels after an average of 1.4 years. Statistics show that for people who lose weight through non-pharmaceutical methods such as diet control and exercise, it takes an average of four years for their weight to return to pre-weight-loss levels once they stop dieting. This may be because they have developed healthy eating and exercise habits, which can slow the rate of weight gain. (CCTV News)