Most older Americans want insurance to cover weight-loss drugs
A new University of Michigan study has found that a large majority of older adults believe health insurance—especially Medicare—should cover medications that help with...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of obesity
Since 1975, obesity rates have skyrocketed around the world. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly tripled.
Most of...
This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...
Study finds new obesity medications improve health but may be too costly
A recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago shows that some new medications for obesity—especially tirzepatide and semaglutide—can lead to major health...
Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more accurate predictor of obesity-related...
Losing the joy of eating may fuel obesity, UC Berkeley study finds
We often hear that junk food is addictive because of how good it tastes—the satisfying crunch of fries or the dopamine rush from a...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can prevent heart disease, study finds
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people are now turning to advanced weight-loss medications like Ozempic for help.
These drugs belong...
Popular weight loss diet may may harm heart and kidney health
A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many people, especially those who are...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better...
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control.
Thin was in, and magazines...