Diabetes drug shows surprising effects in lowering blood sugar and weight
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. If not treated well, it can get worse over time.
This makes...
Why some people keep weight off—and others don’t
A new study led by researchers at Columbia University is trying to understand why some people are able to keep weight off after losing...
1 in 8 people in the U.S. are using weight loss drugs, study finds
A new report from RAND has found that nearly 12% of people in the United States have taken a type of weight loss drug...
This old drug could help people lose weight without diet or exercise
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world today. It increases the risk of many serious illnesses such as heart...
Low-fat vegan diet can lead to strong weight loss
A low-fat vegan diet may do more than just help with weight loss—it can also reduce the body’s dietary acid load, which is linked...
New way to deliver weight loss drug without the side effects
Current weight-loss and diabetes medications, such as GLP-1 drugs, often fail to deliver lasting results and are plagued by unpleasant side effects.
These drugs work...
Eating less processed food may help you lose twice as much weight, study finds
A new clinical trial from University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has found that people lose nearly twice as much...
Why stopping weight loss drugs often leads to regaining pounds
Losing weight can be challenging, and for many people, prescription medications offer extra help in reaching their goals.
However, new research shows that stopping these...
Popular weight loss drug may increase your muscle strength
Ozempic, a drug originally developed for diabetes but now widely used for weight loss, has been praised for helping many people shed extra pounds.
However,...
Losing weight before IVF may boost pregnancy odds, study finds
Women with a higher body mass index (BMI) who are preparing for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are often advised to lose weight first.
But does...