January 23, 2025 Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it? A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Experts break down the findings.
January 20, 2025 BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.
January 11, 2025 This 'underappreciated' berry can help with weight management, says new study: 'A variety of health benefits' A new paper published in the journal Nutrients found that after a week of consuming 12 ounces of elderberry juice each day, the body's gut microbiome has positive changes.
January 5, 2025 Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it? A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
December 30, 2024 Elon Musk admits to taking controversial weight loss drug previously opposed by RFK Jr. Billionaire entrepreneur and top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, touted that he has reaped the benefits of Ozempic after fellow top Trump adviser, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suggested the trendy new class of drugs are bad for Americans' health.
December 17, 2024 San Francisco Health Department hires 'fat positivity' expert to consult on 'weight stigma and neutrality' The San Francisco Department of Public Health has hired a 'body positivity consultant' to bring attention to 'weight stigma and weight neutrality.'
December 16, 2024 Dr. Nicole Saphier on ultra-processed foods in America: ‘People profit off addiction’ Ultra-processed food makers are in the hot seat amid growing pushback against harmful products. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier comments on the movement.
December 16, 2024 ‘Yo-yo’ weight loss occurs because of this surprising reason About 40% of American adults are living with obesity — and for many, it can feel a bit like a roller-coaster as their weight fluctuates. Experts explain the science behind "yo-yo dieting."
December 3, 2024 ‘Hidden’ fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms, research finds In the latest Alzheimer’s research, hidden fat in various parts of the body was shown to be an early warning sign of the common dementia — as much as 20 years before symptoms emerged.
November 25, 2024 University of Maryland offers 'fat studies' course on how 'fatness' and 'Blackness' intersect A University of Maryland "fat studies" course aims to examine the intersection of "fatness" and Blackness and how they intersect with "oppression."
