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November 9

America’s fattest states revealed — and how Ozempic is changing the map

Insurance data reveals dramatic regional differences in Ozempic and Mounjaro usage, with obesity-heavy states prescribing GLP-1 medications at triple the rate of others.

November 6

Trump, RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce Medicare weight loss drug deal

President Donald Trump, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announce a deal for Americans taking weight loss drugs.

October 28

'Skinny fat’ warning issued as study finds hidden obesity behind normal BMI

New research reveals that one in five people with normal BMIs have hidden abdominal obesity, facing 29% higher blood pressure risk and 81% higher diabetes odds despite appearing thin.

October 26

Popular weight-loss drugs could take the edge off your alcohol buzz, study finds

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy appear to make people feel less drunk and reduce alcohol cravings by delaying gastric emptying, researchers report.

October 18

Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood

Women who regularly consume soft drinks face a 16% higher risk of major depression, according to new research examining gut bacteria and mental health connections.

October 16

Even low-calorie processed food causes weight gain, testosterone loss in men, study suggests

Danish researchers suggest that food processing itself harms men's metabolic and reproductive health, prompting calls to revise nutritional guidelines.

October 10

Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns

A new study reveals that GLP-1 drugs may affect medical scan results, though experts say findings are preliminary and more data is needed before changing medical practice.

October 7

Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk

High costs and shortages are driving demand for unregulated GLP-1 drugs, prompting FDA alerts about counterfeit Ozempic and calls for stricter enforcement by legal experts.

October 2

Weight-loss surgery pros and cons in the spotlight after singer's 'scary' experience

Weight-loss experts explain why combining GLP-1 medications with bariatric surgery may be the most effective approach to treating obesity in 2025.

September 29

Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals

A new study finds that GLP-1 medications are linked to lower overall cancer risk, particularly for endometrial and ovarian cancers, in obese adults. Oncologist Dr. Slomovitz discusses the findings.