Tag: Obesity
New tool goes beyond BMI to identify 18 obesity health risks
The body mass index (BMI) is often used in medicine to predict health issues related to weight, though…
Defining obesity or delaying care? New paper stirs medical debate
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach…
Cells in the body remember obesity. Here’s what that means for weight loss
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Obesity increases risk of severe infections, study finds
Obesity has long been associated with chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. However, a new study…
Hims & Hers won’t sell compounded version of Novo’s obesity pill
Hims & Hers made a controversial decision to stop selling a compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s obesity pill…
Unusual oral microbiome signature linked to obesity
Oral bacteria (blue) on human cheek cells (yellow) shown in a scanning electron micrographSTEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Obesity…
Weight regain seems to occur within 2 years of stopping obesity drugs
Obesity is a prevalent health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. In the quest to combat obesity,…
Why the weight, and heart risks, return after stopping GLP-1 drugsStopping obesity drugs means people regain weight and lose heart health benefits
Elizabeth Cooney, a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, delves into the complex world of weight loss drugs and…
Employers drop obesity drug coverage as cash-pay programs grow
HCA Healthcare, one of the largest hospital systems in the United States, recently made the decision to stop…
World Health Organization Recommends GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic For Obesity. Here’s What To Know
Obesity is a global epidemic that affects over a billion people worldwide, leading to serious health conditions such…
There’s a Surprising Link Between a Key Nutrient, Obesity, And Alzheimer’s Risk : ScienceAlert
Obesity and Low Choline Levels Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging, Study Finds A recent study has shed light…
Trump’s Price Cuts For Obesity Drugs Raise More Questions Than Answers
President Trump recently announced that his administration has successfully negotiated lower prices for certain weight loss medications with…