Why many people stick with Ozempic for weight loss—even when it makes them nauseous
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide for weight loss, including the brand Ozempic, are often willing to tolerate unpleasant side effects if...
Body weight and inflammation could shape your brain health after 50, study finds
As we grow older, many changes take place in the body. One of them is a slow rise in inflammation.
This ongoing, low-level inflammation—sometimes called...
Weight loss drugs work fast but with big nutrition risks
Newer weight loss medications have helped many people lose a large amount of weight in a short time.
Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have...
12-week vegan diet linked to weight loss and improved blood sugar levels
A 12-week vegan diet can lead to meaningful weight loss and modest improvements in blood sugar control in overweight adults and people with type...
This hidden body fat may be shrinking your brain
Obesity is usually discussed in terms of body weight or body mass index, often shortened to BMI. For many years, doctors have relied on...
A surprising old drug may fight against obesity effectively
Obesity has become one of the most serious health challenges in the modern world. Severe obesity greatly increases the risk of heart disease, type...
‘Yo-yo dieting’ may quietly harm women’s metabolism
Many people try to lose weight more than once in their lives. They diet, lose weight, then slowly gain it back. This pattern is...
New diabetes drug works faster and helps you lose weight
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...
Berberine does not reduce belly or liver fat, study finds
A new study has found that taking berberine, a plant-based supplement, for six months did not reduce belly fat or liver fat in people...
Weight loss drugs online: what many people don’t realize before clicking ‘buy’
In recent years, weight loss drugs have become extremely popular, especially medications known as GLP-1 drugs. These medicines were first created to help people...