Yo-Yo dieting increases kidney disease risk in type 1 diabetes
Losing and regaining weight repeatedly—a pattern known as yo-yo dieting or body-weight cycling—can significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a new...
Popular diabetes and weight loss drug may increase risk of vision loss
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide, a drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, may have a higher risk of developing a rare...
Obesity drug prescriptions are rising strongly
A new study has found that prescriptions for obesity medications are increasing, and this trend matches the rise in online searches for these drugs....
Poor muscle health linked to early death in obesity
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy, has found that poor muscle health can significantly increase the risk...
Healthy weight loss for heart disease prevention
For individuals with heart disease, losing weight can be one of the best ways to improve heart health and lower the risk of complications....
Why you should avoid doing the exact same workout everyday if you want to...
Consistency is key when it comes to getting in shape. After all, you can’t get fit if you don’t put the work in at...
Weight management program can treat long COVID, study finds
A recent study suggests that a structured weight management program, combined with support from dietitians and peers, could help people with long COVID who...
Weight loss drugs help with fat loss – but they cause bone and muscle...
For a long time, dieting and exercise were the only realistic options for many people who wanted to lose weight, but recent pharmaceutical advances...
Hidden fat in muscles may increase risk of heart disease
A new study has found that people with fat hidden inside their muscles may have a higher risk of heart attacks, heart failure, or...
Losing weight for healthier blood pressure levels
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease....