Weight Loss

New oral drug brings significant weight loss results

A new once-a-day weight loss pill from Novo Nordisk has achieved impressive results in a major clinical study. The oral drug, called semaglutide 25 mg,...

Alzheimer’s drug shows surprising power to fight obesity without diet or exercise

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed something surprising: a drug first developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease may...

Depression drugs may increase weight gain and obesity risk

A new study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over...

Scientists explain the real reason behind the “freshman 15” weight gain

Before heading off to college, new students are bombarded with advice—don’t take 8 a.m. classes, talk to your roommate, and wash your sheets. But one...

Monthly weight-loss shot shows promise

New research shows that a new weight-loss drug called MariTide might offer a powerful alternative to current weekly injections like Ozempic and Zepbound. In a...

Popular weight loss drug can treat drug and alcohol addiction

New research suggests that a popular group of medications used for diabetes and weight loss may also help treat alcohol and drug addiction. These drugs...

Weight loss drugs show promise—but who benefits, and who misses out?

New research reviews show that some weight loss drugs can help people lose a lot of weight. But they also raise important questions—like how safe...

Non-sugar sweeteners can help maintain weight loss, study finds

Researchers from Maastricht University and the University of Copenhagen have found that using sweeteners and sweetness enhancers in a healthy, low-sugar diet can help...

A normal BMI may hide dangerous belly fat

Many people believe that if they have a normal body mass index, or BMI, they are safe from health problems linked to being overweight. But...

How an obesity gene may prevent heart disease

Obesity is often linked to serious health problems like heart disease and high cholesterol. But a new study has found something surprising: people who are...