Why half of weight loss drug users quit within a year
A new study from Denmark shows that many people without diabetes who start taking the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide stop using it within a...
Popular weight loss drug may weaken your muscles without you knowing
Many people are turning to a weight-loss drug called semaglutide, hoping it can help them slim down and improve their health.
It’s often used to...
Strong grips may protect obese people from organ damage, early death
People who have too much body fat but also build and keep their muscle might be less likely to suffer serious health problems such...
70% of U.S. adults have obesity, study finds
A new way of defining obesity could dramatically change how many Americans are considered to have the condition.
According to research from Mass General Brigham,...
Popular weight loss drugs may improve stroke recovery
Drugs that help manage type 2 diabetes are already known for their ability to lower blood sugar, help with weight loss, and reduce heart...
Why obesity strongly linked to diabetic complications
A large genome-wide analysis reports that common obesity traits share, and in some cases drive, risk for diabetic kidney disease, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic...
Hidden belly fat may speed up heart aging, study finds
A new study has found that having too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This could help explain why some...
How fat could secretly trigger Alzheimer’s disease
For years, doctors have known that being obese increases the risk of many serious health problems, but the exact connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s...
Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss—but are they cost-effective?
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming popular because they help people lose weight and improve their health.
These drugs contain semaglutide, a molecule that...
Popular weight loss diet may protect your brain energy
Could eating more fat and fewer carbs help protect your brain as you age? New research from the University of Missouri suggests it just...