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October 15, 2024

As election nears, stress eating needs a sharp eye: 'It's destructive behavior'

Studies have proven the long-term health risks of eating mindlessly while anxious or stressed. Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein reveals why the election could cause an uptick.

October 14, 2024

Nutritionist warns election could cause rise in emotional eating

Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein discusses the long-term risks of eating when stressed.

September 24, 2024

Obesity rates in US not growing for first time in a decade, but severe obesity on the rise: CDC

The overall rate of obesity in the United States ticked downward between August 2021 and August 2023, breaking a streak of continued increase for over a decade.

September 24, 2024

Green tea for fueling weight loss? Experts reveal the skinny truth

Recently, social media posts have been buzzing about green tea as a way to shed pounds without the medication and high costs. Experts discuss the beverage's weight-loss potential.

September 16, 2024

This country is banning daytime junk food commercials aimed at children

A European country will be banning late-night junk food commercials before 9:00 p.m. each evening starting in October 2025 in an effort to curb childhood obesity.

September 12, 2024

‘Dual-action’ weight-loss pill helps people drop 13% of body weight in three months in early trials

An experimental weight-loss pill helped people drop 13% of their body weight in a three-month period. The results from early clinical trials were presented by Novo Nordisk this week.

August 29, 2024

Obesity makes people more likely to catch COVID, study suggests: ‘Indisputable relationship’

Patients with obesity were found to have a 34% higher risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 compared to non-obese people, researchers found. Doctors discuss why a higher BMI makes people more susceptible.

August 22, 2024

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.

August 6, 2024

Ozempic patients may face dangerous risks during surgery, doctors warn

Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others — could face complications during surgery, recent research has shown. Doctors shared cautionary advice.

July 30, 2024

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk is higher for people with body fat in two specific areas

Excess body fat in certain areas could make people more prone to neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, a new study suggests. Doctors revealed the link.