Weight Loss

Can body contouring influence long-term weight loss post-bariatric surgery?

A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery challenges the previously held belief that body contouring surgeries aid in long-term weight loss or...

Why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story about your health

You might have heard of BMI, or Body Mass Index. It's a quick way to check if your weight is healthy compared to your height....

Weight loss surgery lowers cancer risk for women, study shows

Have you ever thought of weight loss surgery as more than just a way to shed some pounds? New research suggests that for women, this...

Weight loss surgery cuts risk of death but raises other concerns, 40-year study shows

If you're considering weight loss surgery, there's some good news. A new long-term study found that people who have had this kind of surgery are...

Ozempic, the ‘miracle drug,’ and the harmful idea of a future without fat

The headlines squeal with delight: Latest wonder drug will “cure” obesity. We’ve encountered these headlines before. Time and again, dubious and ineffective solutions for obesity...

Scientists get closer to a magic pill for diabetes and weight loss

Millions of people struggle with type 2 diabetes and obesity, and the most effective treatments can be risky and expensive. But a new pill, tested...

New drug could battle weight gain after weight loss surgery

Many people opt for weight-loss surgery to fight obesity, but it’s not always a once-and-done solution. A good number of folks find the pounds creeping...

Obesity drug improves this cognitive function in obese people

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research explored the effect of obesity on associative learning, which is vital for forming neural connections...

Weight loss: drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose...

It’s often claimed that if you’re trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water...

New test can predict diabetes remission after weight-loss surgery

Diabetes is a widespread illness that impacts millions worldwide. It's often linked to weight issues. Many who suffer from severe obesity opt for a...