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...
How our gut health might affect diabetes, obesity, and more
Our digestive system is like a bustling city, home to around 100 trillion tiny creatures like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more.
This diverse community, known...