70% of U.S. adults now have obesity, study finds
A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that a recent update to how obesity is defined could mean nearly 70% of American adults...
Popular weight-loss drug may be linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide—a drug sold under the names Ozempic and Wegovy—might have a higher...
Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...
This therapy combo can boost weight loss in older women
A new study has found that postmenopausal women who use both tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy at the same time lose more weight than...
Sleep apnea may raise risk of mental disease in older people
A new study from researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa has found that older adults at high risk...
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Why soybean oil may be fueling weight gain
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States and a major ingredient in many processed foods.
Now, a new study...
Losing weight in midlife may affect your brain functions
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems of modern times. Around the world, more people than ever are carrying excess weight, and...
Why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body...
The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t...
A surprising old drug may help you lose weight without diet or exercise
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found something surprising: a drug that was first created to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia,...