I'm a doctor on Ozempic—it's effective under one condition
We ought to focus on the bigger picture—obesity is a widespread and deadly chronic disease.
Study reveals how obesity could accelerate aging in the brain
The findings also hint at a potential treatment to reverse cognitive decline in those with obesity.
Demand for weight-loss drugs spikes despite horror stories
Side effects including nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and other stomach issues can't stop prices skyrocketing.
Medicare gets big change
Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, has been approved for coverage for patients on Medicare who have a history of heart disease.
Scientists find brain cells that may help curb hunger and control weight
Researchers hope that the findings could lead to the development of new obesity medications with fewer unwanted side effects.
Medicare coverage may be changing
An obesity drug's prescription marketing has been updated to say it also reduces cardiovascular risks.
Some Labradors are "hungry all the time" for a good reason, scientists warn
Research has found that 25 percent of Labradors have a genetic mutation that means they get hungrier than other dogs.
Chemical in water bottles linked to child obesity
Bisphenol A, or BPA, can be found in a variety of widely used products and has now been linked to problems with the gut.
Ultra-processed foods linked to early death, mental disorders
The analysis drew on data from nearly 10 million people and found a 50 percent increased risk for anxiety and common mental disorders.
Americans can't kick their sugar addiction
Despite widespread reduction in sugar content, we are still gravitating toward sweeter foods in the U.S.
Diseases like diabetes expected to skyrocket in older Americans
As Americans age, a skyrocketing number is anticipated to be diagnosed with diabetes in the next few decades.
Man calling his wife "fat" in front of colleagues sparks huge debate
An impassioned debate has erupted online after a man shared that he'd called his wife "fat" at his workplace.
Obesity risk lowered by eating probiotic daily
People who ate one to three servings of kimchi daily were less likely to be obese, researchers in South Korea found.
Teenage stress linked to health problems later in life
A poll of more than 35,800 American teens found that nearly half of them were stressed "all the time."
Parents warned against giving children fruit juice daily
Childhood obesity affects roughly 14.7 million children in the United States, and fruit juice could be part of the problem.
Depression may cause weight gain for some people, study finds
Overweight and obese people may be more at risk of gaining weight during periods of depression and poor mental health.
Weight loss pill recall after toxic plant found in capsules
Authorities said that ingesting yellow oleander can lead to neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health effects.
Weight loss surgery misunderstood by most Americans
Weight loss surgery is not a shortcut, according to experts, who say a stigma may be keeping people from getting the help they need.
Aging and obesity's "significant unresolved problem" may have solution
Scientists have figured out which chemicals drive the development of fatty liver disease and other metabolic conditions, which may allow for treatment.
I wish mom had Ozempic. She would have loved me
Cakes, pies, ice cream—anything sweet—was her heroin. As a child, I knew my love was dependent on not questioning the "crazy."
I weighed 285 pounds. My family feared for my life
"Honey, I'm afraid you're going to die because of your weight, and I don't want to live this life without you," my husband said.
Vibrating pigs pave the way to new obesity treatment
The noninvasive treatment could reduce food intake by 40 percent, MIT engineers said, with no observable side effects.
Weight loss by intermittent fasting can alter your brain activity
The "intermittent energy restriction" diet causes not only weight loss but also changes to brain activity and gut bacteria.
Overweight passengers reject Southwest's free seat offer
Southwest Airlines made headlines for its unique policy of allowing overweight passengers two seats with no extra charge.
High BMI in late teens linked to chronic kidney disease
The association appeared stronger in young men than women, the team of researchers found in the latest study.
Weight discrimination laws spread to more states
After New York enacted a law to ban weight and height discrimination, several states are looking to pass different versions of it.
Obese man told he'd be dead within five years reveals how he lost 400lbs
Zach Muncy tipped the scales at 700 pounds and was told by his doctor he might not live to see his 25th birthday. That proved his catalyst for change.
Here's what happens to your cat's insides when they overeat
Roughly 60 percent of cats in the U.S. are classed as overweight or obese.
Simple change by your doctor can help you lose weight, study reveals
Patients lost more than their counterparts when their doctors used a specific communication style.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy linked to severe gut problems: study
A small percentage of users may experience severe gastrointestinal side effects.