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...
Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure
We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...
Can time-restricted eating help you lose weight?
Time-restricted eating is becoming a popular way to lose weight, but does it really work?
A new study from the University of Mississippi suggests it...
Research discovers a hidden cause of obesity
Obesity has been rising all over the world since the 1970s. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Losing weight offers long-term health benefits—even if some weight is regained
A new study from the University of Gothenburg brings encouraging news for people who have undergone significant weight loss through bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The...
Losing weight and gaining it back may harm muscles, study finds
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that people who lose weight and later regain it may end up with less...
Childhood obesity may increase COPD risk later in life
A new large study from Denmark has found that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a serious lung disease...