What is ‘budget Ozempic’ that’s all over social media? Can it help me lose...
Social media is lighting up over what influencers are calling “budget Ozempic”. These are drugs normally used as laxatives and stool softeners, but people...
Scientists find the hidden culprit behind obesity
Obesity is a global issue that has been ballooning since 1975. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Trendy obesity drug not cost-effective for everyone, study finds
Teen obesity is a growing concern, and drugs to help combat it are now being approved for young people aged 12 and up.
The latest...
Many Americans with obesity missing out on treatment, despite more options
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, affecting both adults and children. Not only is it a health condition on its own,...
The body mass index can’t tell us if we’re healthy. Here’s what we should...
We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health.
But it continues...
Food choices at an ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet linked to weight gain risk
A recent study published in the journal Appetite by researchers at the University of Kansas has highlighted the relationship between the consumption of hyperpalatable...
What physicians get wrong about the risks of being overweight
Based on cues she'd picked up from popular culture and public health guidance, Stanford Medicine statistician Maya Mathur, PhD, had always assumed that being...
Heart disease deaths triple due to obesity: what you need to know
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and new research shows that the situation is getting worse, especially for...
Doctors can get wrong about the risk of being overweight, study finds
A new study led by Dr. Maya Mathur of Stanford Medicine highlights the disparity between physicians' beliefs and empirical evidence concerning the mortality risks...
Metabolic surgery can be a lifesaver for people with heart disease
You've probably heard of weight-loss surgery, also known as metabolic or bariatric surgery. It's a big step, mainly considered by people who have tried...