Why so many people quit popular weight-loss drug within a year
The new generation of weight-loss drugs has been hailed as a breakthrough, helping people shed pounds by controlling appetite.
But new research from Denmark shows...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could change the way food tastes
Popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are already known for helping people control appetite and shed pounds.
But new research suggests they...
Can you be “fat but fit”? Surprising findings from a Danish study
Carrying extra weight may not always shorten your life.
New research from Denmark suggests that people who are overweight, and even some with obesity, do...
Can you ‘microdose’ exercise?
The term "microdosing" originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects.
But it has...
Many bariatric surgery patients now use weight-loss drugs too
Bariatric surgery helps many people lose weight, but new research shows that a growing number of these patients later take weight-loss drugs like semaglutide...
Slow down to slim down: How simple eating habits can fight obesity
Obesity is a serious health problem around the world, increasing the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver disease.
As more people...
Exercise beats weight-loss drugs in protecting the heart, new study finds
Losing weight is often the first step people take to improve their health, but keeping that weight off—and making sure it leads to long-term...
Talking robots could help ease the burden of caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be one of life’s most meaningful roles, but it often comes with heavy emotional costs.
Many informal caregivers—people who...
Poor sleep may cause disability in older adults, study finds
Many older adults have trouble sleeping, and this can be more than just an inconvenience.
A new study has found that poor sleep and regular...
Does the midlife crisis really start at 35?
The concept of the midlife crisis is part of the common lexicon. But did you know it was thought to occur at around age...