The critical role of exercise in the era of powerful new weight-loss drugs
New medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes have dramatically changed the conversation about weight loss.
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and...
Hidden muscle fat may warn of future heart problems
A large new study from Germany has found that hidden fat buried deep inside muscles may reveal important warning signs about a person’s future...
Stop-and-start weight loss drugs may not work as well, study finds
Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become very popular in recent years.
These drugs belong to a group called GLP-1 medications, which help...
Why exercise still matters more than ever for people using weight-loss drugs
New weight-loss medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the way doctors treat obesity.
Drugs such as semaglutide and liraglutide have helped many people lose...
Weight-loss drugs work best when taken without breaks
Medications designed to help people lose weight, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have gained widespread attention in recent years. These drugs belong to a...
Why stopping and restarting popular weight-loss drugs may reduce their benefits
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become very popular in recent years. Many people use these drugs to help control their weight...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart even without curing diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery or bariatric surgery, is becoming more common among people living with diabetes.
This type of surgery helps people...
A surprising drug could help people lose weight without dieting
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world today. It affects millions of people and raises the risk of serious...
Weight-loss drugs could protect heart health, study shows
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats around the world. It includes conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, which happen when...
A weight-loss drug may help cut heavy drinking
Alcohol use disorder is a serious health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and is linked to about 5 percent of...