Weight Loss

Higher doses of this diabetes drug improve weight loss and blood sugar

Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. Over time, this can become harder to control. Some medicines can...

New obesity drug could slow down breast cancer growth

A new study has found that an anti-obesity drug called tirzepatide, which is sold under the names Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity,...

Weight-loss medications may help restore testosterone in men, study finds

New research shows that popular anti-obesity medications could do more than just help men lose weight—they may also help bring testosterone levels back to...

Skipping meals twice a week may help people with diabetes and obesity

New research suggests that eating less just two days a week could be more helpful than other popular diet plans for people with obesity...

Obesity care: why “eat less, move more” advice is failing

For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more. But while this mantra may sound simple, it’s...

Want to cut calories? Adding a little spice might help

Turning up the heat in your meals could be a surprisingly simple way to reduce how much you eat, according to a new study...

From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss

More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a...

Low-fat vegan diet reduces body acidity and promotes weight loss

A new study has found that following a low-fat vegan diet can significantly reduce the body’s acid levels and help people lose weight, compared...

Low-fat vegan diet strongly promotes weight loss, study finds

A new study comparing dietary approaches has found that a low-fat vegan diet not only promotes weight loss but also significantly reduces dietary acid load, a factor linked to...

Keep your mouth healthy: oral care for older adults

Oral health is important for people of all ages. But the simple routine you learned as a kid—brush your teeth twice a day and...