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A culturally adapted obesity prevention can better serve Latino families

A University of California, Riverside-led research team has adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds in Inland ...

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US diet company WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

The famed US diet company originally known as WeightWatchers said it has filed for bankruptcy but will continue operations while its $1.15-billion debt is restructured.

Overweight & Obesity

Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?

Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health—independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially ...

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Why aren't people who need weight loss drugs getting them?

Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have attracted widespread attention, making headlines across pop culture and scientific sectors alike. But it appears that hearing about these medications is a ...

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Growing number of US adolescents receive weight-loss surgery

Weight-loss surgeries for adolescents increased 15% in the U.S. between 2021 and 2023, even as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved effective new weight-loss medications for this age group, a study led by UT Southwestern ...

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Body mass index (BMI): What it tells you—and what it doesn't

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in health care and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential risk for weight-related ...

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From diet to drugs: What really works for long-term weight loss

More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a growing global health crisis. Obesity isn't just about ...

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Compound in tomatoes may help stave off weight gain

New research suggests that lycopene, which gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red color, supports healthy liver functioning and may help prevent weight gain. Researchers will present their work this week ...

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Antibiotic exposure before age two linked to childhood obesity

Taking antibiotics within the first two years of life is linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood, according to a new study. The research was presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2025 Meeting, ...

Medications

FDA and Novo Nordisk alert consumers to counterfeit Ozempic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk are urging consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) and to refrain from using the imitation drugs.

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Sister hormone of GLP-1 could lead to better weight-loss drugs

Much like the Cold War space race, the world's pharmaceutical giants are currently scrambling to produce the best weight-loss drug. They all want to be the first to explore the nooks and crannies of the body in order to be ...

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Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications

We've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound that have exploded in popularity over the past year.

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Diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower cancer risks: Study

A class of diabetes medications, which include the best-selling drug Ozempic, are associated with a reduced risk of certain obesity-related cancers, according to a study released Friday.

Medications

Biden calls for lower prices of Ozempic, similar drugs

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower prices for diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, saying firms must stop "ripping off the American people."

Medications

Study compares weight gain across eight common antidepressants

New evidence comparing weight gain under eight different first-line antidepressants finds that bupropion users are 15–20% less likely to gain a clinically significant amount of weight than users of sertraline, the most ...

Health

How often should you really weigh yourself?

Few topics are more debated in health than the value of the humble bathroom scale. Some experts advocate daily self-weigh-ins to promote accountability for weight management, particularly when we're following a diet and exercise ...

Dentistry

Researchers link tooth loss to increased obesity risk

An analysis of medical records from 1,765 older adults shows that patients with at least 21 teeth were more likely to maintain a healthy body weight than patients with fewer teeth, according to a Rutgers Health study.