Obesity - Page 2

May 19, 2026

Iconic Las Vegas burger joint closes its doors, blames rising costs for city's decline

Famous for its Bypass Burgers and hospital-themed servers, the Heart Attack Grill has announced it will close its downtown Las Vegas location this week.

May 14, 2026

Experimental obesity drug outperforms traditional weight-loss treatments in early research

An experimental weight loss drug tested in mice targets five receptor systems and may reduce side effects, according to a study published in Nature.

May 10, 2026

Celebrity chef reveals No. 1 mistake sabotaging your weight loss: 'Fuzzy math'

Rocco DiSpirito reveals the No. 1 mistake people make with healthy eating and weight loss, saying there is no one fix or cure that works for everyone.

May 6, 2026

Murdoch Institute promotes diet, sleep strategies to combat childhood obesity

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s Dr. Sharon Goldfeld discusses drivers of childhood obesity and shares solutions to address the crisis on ‘Fox & Friends.’

May 6, 2026

Trump reinstates Presidential Fitness Test amid childhood obesity concerns

Family and emergency medicine Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discusses President Donald Trump reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test, highlighting its potential to build confidence and address rising rates of overweight children.

May 5, 2026

Sleep apnea may be quietly changing your body in an unexpected way, study finds

New research finds obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher muscle mass index but lower muscle density, signaling possible metabolic dysfunction.

April 26, 2026

Patients taking weight-loss drugs often make 5 critical mistakes, doctor warns

Experts say GLP-1 drugs offer benefits beyond weight loss, but common mistakes like skipped labs and poor nutrition can undermine results or cause harm.

April 23, 2026

Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect

A new review suggests fructose has unique metabolic effects that drive obesity, fat accumulation and metabolic disease beyond what glucose alone causes.

April 23, 2026

Jelly Roll says he 'lost his way' after shedding over 200 pounds, reveals how much weight he gained back

Jelly Roll opens up about gaining weight after the holidays and a broken collarbone, saying he has "lost his way" in his ongoing weight-loss journey.

April 22, 2026

Natural hormone may reduce obesity without cutting calories, scientists say

Oklahoma researchers found the hormone FGF21 targets the same brain region as GLP-1 drugs, but works by boosting metabolic rate instead of cutting appetite.