These weight-loss drugs can help treat sleep apnea
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes sleep better.
Specifically, the...
Bright light might help curb hunger and prevent weight gain
For many years, scientists have known that light and sound can affect how people feel and act.
For example, bright lights and loud noise can...
This drug help overweight people with heart disease avoid hospital visits
A recent study shows that semaglutide, a medication already known for its heart benefits, may also help reduce the number of hospital visits for...
A surprising Alzheimer’s drug might help people lose weight without dieting
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug first designed for brain diseases may also help people lose weight—even without...
Weight gain steadily increases risk of low back pain
Low back pain is a common problem that affects many people around the world. It can lead to disability, missed work, and high health...
Switching to this drug can lower blood sugar and weight more effectively
For people with type 2 diabetes who are already using the drug dulaglutide but still don’t have good blood sugar control, switching to another...
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...