Your number on the bathroom scale could be misleading. New research finds that a substantial portion of people with “normal” weight still have obesity—and the higher risk of other health problems that goes along with it. A large, international team of scientists examined survey data from the World Health Organization. They found that roughly one […]
These Cancers Are Surging Across the Globe—and Not Just in Younger People
Certain cancers are becoming a bigger problem for just about everyone. New research shows cases of several obesity-related cancers have been rising across the globe and across different age groups. Scientists in the UK examined cancer surveillance data spanning 15 years from dozens of countries, including the U.S. They found that, in most countries, several […]
A Staggering Number of Americans Are Now Considered Obese Under New Definition
If you’ve ever wondered, even briefly, whether you have obesity, you might want to double-check right about now. New research suggests that over two-thirds of Americans are considered obese under criteria released this year—well above the obesity rate based on the older standard. Researchers at Mass General Brigham examined health records from a large, diverse […]
Study Promoting Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss Was Complete Bunk
Anyone who’s tried to lose weight knows there’s no shortage of products or fad foods out there that will supposedly speed up your slimming. One such advertised food, apple cider vinegar, will have less credibility behind it now, as a clinical trial claiming to show its weight loss success has just been yanked by the […]
Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics
One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has just added semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—to its list of essential medicines. The WHO’s Model Lists of Essential Medicines is designed to improve affordability and access for the world’s most impactful drugs. Semaglutide and other […]
A Pill to Fight Obesity Is on the Verge of Approval
The next big obesity medication coming down the pipeline will likely come in pill form. Eli Lilly has just released the latest positive Phase III trial results of its experimental oral GLP-1 drug, orforglipron. On Tuesday morning, Eli Lilly reported that orforglipron met the benchmarks of the company’s Phase III ATTAIN-2 study. People taking orforglipron […]
Feds Launch Experiment to Have Medicare Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
The federal government may not have closed the window on paying for GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound after all. The Trump administration is reportedly planning to conduct an experiment that will allow some people to have obesity drugs covered by their Medicaid and Medicare plans. The Washington Post first broke the news […]
This Experimental Weight Loss Drug Works Without the Nausea or Vomiting
What if you could lose weight with a drug that won’t make you lose your lunch at the same time? New research shows it might be possible. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Kentucky, and other institutions say they’ve found a potentially novel way to suppress people’s appetite and treat obesity—without causing […]
This Simple Strategy Could Curb One of Semaglutide’s Worst Side Effects
Semaglutide’s ability to help people lose weight is legendary, but so are the side effects. The active ingredient in medications Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide is renowned for causing severe nausea in some people, sometimes to the extent that they stop treatment. But new research published in the journal Diabetes Care suggests there may be a […]
Need a Testosterone Boost? Maybe Try Some Ozempic
Is there anything that Ozempic and drugs like it can’t do? A study out today finds that GLP-1 medications often raise men’s testosterone. Scientists in St. Louis, Missouri, led the research, which studied men taking one of several GLP-1 drugs for their type 2 diabetes or obesity. On average, men’s testosterone rose significantly after they started […]