Why BMI alone may miss dangerous health risks linked to obesity
For many years, doctors have mainly used body mass index, or BMI, to determine whether a person has obesity. BMI is calculated using a...
New diabetes drug shows bigger weight loss and blood sugar benefits than Ozempic-like treatment
A new research review has found that a diabetes drug called Tirzepatide may work better than another well-known drug, Semaglutide, for lowering blood sugar...
This weight-loss drug shows strong effects in older people
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems in the world, especially among older adults. As people age, extra body weight can place...
Busy people may only need one weekly walk workout to lose belly fat
Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered that a single weekly session of brisk interval walking may help overweight adults reduce belly fat and improve...
Simple step counts could predict surgical recovery better than doctors expected
Recovering from surgery is not always easy. Some patients bounce back quickly, while others struggle with pain, weakness, infections, or unexpected complications.
Doctors usually monitor...
Good news about weight-loss drugs and muscle health
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world.
Millions of people struggle with excess weight, and many also face serious health...
This daily walking goal may prevent weight regain after dieting
Many people successfully lose weight through dieting, but keeping the weight off often becomes the hardest part of the journey.
Researchers estimate that most people...
Most weight lost with popular obesity drugs comes from fat, not muscle
Obesity affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is now considered one of the biggest public health problems of modern times.
Carrying too much...
8,500 steps a day may help stop weight regain after dieting
Losing weight is difficult for many people, but keeping the weight off can be even harder. Doctors and researchers have long known that many...
Just one workout a week may help reduce belly fat
A new study from researchers at the University of Hong Kong suggests that people with excess belly fat may not need to exercise several...