How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
This weight loss drug can help prevent heart disease
A major new study has found that a drug called semaglutide can greatly improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese—even if...
New pill shows powerful weight loss results
A new once-daily weight loss pill developed by Novo Nordisk has shown strong results in helping people with obesity lose weight.
The pill contains 25...
New oral pill could be a game-changer for weight loss and diabetes management
A new pill called orforglipron might help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar levels.
This news comes...
Dangerous body fat you can’t see may be harming your heart
A large new study from McMaster University has revealed that fat stored deep in the body, such as around the organs and in the...
Depression drug may cause long-term weight gain, study warns
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time. In fact, those who take these...
Why popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs cause nausea easily
New research is shedding light on how weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro affect not only appetite but also the brain.
These...
Daily weight loss pill help people lose 10% of weight in 18 months
A new daily pill may soon help people lose weight more easily and affordably than current treatments.
The pill, developed by U.S. drug company Eli...
Are popular diabetes and weight‑loss drugs equally safe?
Public interest in GLP‑1 receptor agonists has exploded in recent years. These medicines, known as GLP‑1 RAs, include drugs like semaglutide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide.
Many...
Most Americans view obesity as a chronic disease, not personal failure
A new national survey shows that most Americans now understand that obesity is a real medical disease, not a personal failure.
The survey, done by...