Tag: Obesity
Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound approved to treat sleep apnea in U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound, also known as tirzepatide, as…
U.S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose
The findings showed that the obesity rate in the United States decreased from 46.2% in 2021 to 45.6%…
How RFK Jr. Could Reverse Our Nation’s Foolish Approach To Obesity
With this in mind, Kennedy could use his position to advocate for similar prohibitions and taxes on ultra-processed,…
U.K. to limit Eli Lilly obesity drug to patients with ‘highest’ need
The United Kingdom is set to introduce Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, Mounjaro, next year in an effort…
Fewer Fast Food Outlets Might Help Prevent Childhood Obesity: Study
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, with more than 390 million children and adolescents categorized as overweight…
Biden Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid
The Biden Administration recently made a groundbreaking announcement on November 26, 2024, proposing a plan to include coverage…
GLP-1s Are Popular Obesity Meds, But Trump HHS May Focus On Prevention
Obesity is a growing concern in the United States, with nearly 40% of adults classified as obese. This…
Drinking plenty of water helps with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraines, researchers find
Water is essential for our overall health and well-being. Public health recommendations often suggest drinking eight cups of…
RFK Jr. should launch a Marshall Plan for obesity
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the secretary of Health and Human Services, it will undoubtedly…
AHA 2024: First, a call for prevention. Then a spotlight on obesity drugs
The 100th-year celebration of the American Heart Association's conference kicked off with a somber tone as Valentin Fuster…
Keeping weight off may be stymied by fat cells’ ‘memory’ of obesity
New research suggests that fat tissue may have a memory when it comes to weight gain and loss.…
Childhood obesity, bird flu, Covid vaccines
In a recent development, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has come under scrutiny for its new clinical…