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New weight loss drug may be better than Ozempic — here's how
The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide were shared this week at the American Diabetes Association's annual science conference in Orlando.
Here's how to lose weight — and keep your bones strong: study
Talk about a leg up.
I lost 42 pounds on Ozempic — this is the one risk I didn’t see coming
"For the first six months I was taking the drug, I was getting what I wanted — I was losing loads of weight, my back pain went away, all sorts...
NYC holds 'Fat Beach Day' to create accepting environment for plus-size community: 'A space for people to be themselves'
"Fat Beach Day" events are appearing across the United States, aiming to create spaces for the plus-size community to gather -- including one Saturday in Far Rockaway.
Ozempic to treat arthritis? Why doctors say obesity drugs could cure a host of chronic illnesses
“You get the weight loss, and you’ve treated the high blood pressure, the fatty liver, the diabetes, the high cholesterol, the high triglycerides," one doctor declared.
Weight loss surgery more effective than obesity drugs, diet changes: study
"Surgery needs to play a bigger role in obesity treatment and be considered earlier in the disease process," said study co-author and bariatric surgeon Dr. Marina Kurian of NYU Langone...
The best time to exercise to lower blood sugar levels is revealed in new study
"Our results highlight the importance of the field of precision exercise prescription," study author Jonatan R. Ruiz said.
Exposure to loud aircraft noises could lead to obesity: study
Nurses living near airports nationwide who endured plane noise 45 decibels or greater were 5% more likely to be obese, the study found.
'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed
“American Idol” alum Mandisa’s cause of death has been revealed, after the singer passed away at age 47 on April 18th.
61% of US adults will have a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050: report
Cardiovascular disease refers to several conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, vascular disease, congenital heart defects, stroke, and high blood pressure.
5 supplements you should avoid if you have metabolic syndrome: experts
Supplements can be a great way to get important nutrients into your diet — but they aren’t for everyone.
How intermittent fasting, protein pacing can lead to weight loss, better gut health
"A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall health, particularly in managing obesity and metabolic diseases," one of the study investigators said.
Ozempic tongue? How the drug can change some women's ability to taste
Add this one to the long list of potential side effects.
Hims & Hers will sell knock-off Ozempic for $199 — and it won't be approved by FDA
The telehealth company is hoping to meet the demand for the extremely popular drugs.
Child Ozempic use soars 600% in three years — but is it safe?
“What it’s suggesting is that it’s one of the tools in the toolbox and there are more providers prescribing this medication for the population,” one doctor said.
Plus-size influencer rips airport worker who allegedly refused to push her in wheelchair up jet bridge: 'Blatantly ignored'
Chaney, who can walk, allegedly told the employee she needed the chair but was "blatantly ignored."
This incentive will make men 4 times more likely to lose weight
People with obesity are four times more likely to lose weight if they’re offered pounds at the end of their weight loss journey, according to a new study from the...
I lost 60 pounds after a minimally invasive experimental procedure
A woman said she lost 60 pounds after undergoing a novel minimally-invasive weight loss procedure.
Nutrition experts reveal 4 foods to avoid to lower your cancer risk
They have a T-bone to pick with these foods.
Fruit juice's surprising health benefit revealed in new study
The Swansea University research followed 14,000 British children from birth to adulthood and is believed to be the longest of its kind ever reported.