Diabetes drug shows major promise for weight loss in people with obesity
Scientists from Yale and other institutions have discovered that tirzepatide, a drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes, may also be highly effective for...
Childhood obesity linked to scarce food options
Obesity affects about 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. It’s a growing concern. Carrying extra weight can raise a child’s risk of future...
Vitamin D’s benefits may depend on your weight
Vitamin D is essential for our bodies, helping us absorb key minerals like calcium and magnesium that keep our bones and muscles healthy.
We naturally...
What are the key links between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health issues around the world, and it’s closely connected with type 2 diabetes. People who are obese...
A new drug shows promising results for weight loss and diabetes management
Scientists from Yale and other research institutions have discovered that a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes can also lead to significant...
Excess body fat is a big cause of high breast cancer risk
A new study from Spain suggests that almost 40% of hormone-positive breast cancer cases in postmenopausal women could be linked to excess body fat.
This...
Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat
Cinnamon has long been used around the world in both sweet and savory dishes and drinks.
But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon...
Anti-obesity drugs cost more than surgery in the long run, study finds
A new analysis reveals that the cost of popular anti-obesity medications like liraglutide (Saxenda) and semaglutide (Wegovy) can exceed the cost of weight-loss surgery...
Who can get weight loss drugs covered by Medicare?
Millions of older Americans who are dealing with obesity could soon get help from Medicare to cover the high costs of weight loss medication,...
Research finds surprising link between vitamin C and obesity
A recent study by the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a critical connection between low levels of vitamin C and higher body weight,...