Weight loss surgery is safe and effective for severe obesity
A recent study led by Dr. Florina Corpodean from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center provides reassurance that bariatric surgery is a safe and effective...
Drug for brain disease could treat obesity, heart and fatty liver problems
Severe obesity is a major health issue around the world, increasing the risk of many diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and liver problems.
While there...
This weight-loss drug can help treat heart failure
An international clinical trial has revealed that tirzepatide, a medication commonly used for weight loss and diabetes management, could also help people with a...
Popular weight-loss drugs may cause muscle loss, study finds
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are making waves for their ability to help people shed pounds quickly.
However, a new study from the University of...
This diabetes drug shows promise for treating obesity
A recent study led by scientists from Yale and other institutions has revealed that tirzepatide, a drug originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes,...
This weight-loss drug may prevent heart disease, study finds
A recent study from UT Southwestern suggests that the weight-loss drug liraglutide, often prescribed for managing obesity, could also help protect heart health.
This medication,...
Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals—what works best for weight...
Globally, 1 in 8 people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart...
Popular weight loss diet may raise risks of cancer, heart disease
A recent study reviewed the ketogenic (keto) diet and found it may have serious risks, especially for certain groups of people.
Researchers warn that this...
Obesity crisis: Over 260 million Americans could be affected by 2050
The United States is facing an alarming obesity crisis, with experts predicting that nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050.
Over...
Deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled over two decades
A recent study has revealed that the number of deaths from heart disease linked to obesity has nearly tripled between 1999 and 2020.
This research,...