New Obesity Drug Strategy Could Burn More Energy
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.
These medicines can help people lose...
Higher Doses of This Drug May Boost Weight Loss
Semaglutide is widely used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar.
A large study suggests that higher oral doses of the...
This Weight-Loss Hormone May Protect the Liver Even Without Weight Loss
A message sent from the brain may help calm an inflamed liver, according to new research from McMaster University.
The surprising discovery began with GDF15,...
Citrus Compound Shows Promise Against Obesity
Scientists have found that a natural substance in some citrus fruits may help protect against obesity and health problems linked to it.
The compound, called...
New Obesity Treatment Burns More Energy Instead of Cutting Appetite
Powerful weight-loss medicines have changed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes in only a few years.
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and...
New Drug Could Achieve Weight Loss More Easily
An experimental drug once studied for Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions may have an unexpected use: helping the body fight obesity.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins...
Weight-Loss Hormone May Also Protect the Liver
Scientists have discovered that a hormone best known for reducing appetite may have another important job: protecting the liver from inflammation and scarring.
The finding...
Belly Fat May Matter More Than Weight in Older People
A new study suggests that body weight alone may not tell the full story about health in older adults.
Researchers found that older people with...
Old Drug Shows Surprising Weight-Loss Benefit
A drug first studied for brain disorders may have an unexpected use in obesity, according to research from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
In experiments with mice,...
Rare Gene Change May Help the Body Stay Lean
Some people seem able to stay relatively lean even when their diet is far from perfect.
Lifestyle still matters greatly, but scientists have long known...