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March 4, 2024

Dr. Marc Siegel: Processed food could be biggest problem amid rising obesity rates

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his take on skyrocketing obesity rates and new research suggesting COVID could be linked to more severe hangovers. 

March 3, 2024

Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’

As of 2022, more than one billion people — 43% of adults — were living with obesity across the world, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global network of health scientists.

February 29, 2024

Former Nickelodeon star's viral TikTok sparks debate on whether Ozempic weight loss drug is 'cheating'

Actor Josh Peck posted a viral video that has reached over 21 million views and sparked a debate about "natural" and "artificial" remedies to weight-loss.

February 25, 2024

Nutritionist sounds the alarm on viral trend glorifying extreme high-calorie diet: 'Diabetes time bomb'

'What I eat in a day as a fat person' trend on TikTok garners tens of millions of views on the platform and has been accused of 'glorifying obesity'

February 17, 2024

Long COVID is highest in these states, says new CDC report

The effects of COVID are lingering longer in some states than others, according to the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel adds his insights.

January 21, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy overdose calls have spiked, experts say — here’s what to know about dangerous doses

As the popularity of semaglutide weight loss medications continues to grow, so does the rate of potentially dangerous overdoses. Experts share warning signs and prevention tips.

January 18, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy could lead to muscle loss, experts say, but prevention is possible

Ozempic and Wegovy could help you shed unwanted pounds and keep obesity-related disease at bay — but you could lose some muscle in the process, some experts warn.

January 17, 2024

Obesity can be dangerous for dogs, experts warn — here’s how to help your pudgy pup lose weight

Pet obesity rates have been on the rise in the U.S., with 59% of dogs classified as overweight or obese in 2022. Veterinarians offer advice for helping your pup shed some pounds.

January 4, 2024

Shopping drama as Reddit bride grabs support for choosing a dress she knew sister-in-law would hate

A woman on Reddit who is planning her wedding was assured by others that it was OK for her to pick a bridesmaids dress that she knew her sister-in-law would not like.

January 4, 2024

Why is Japan's obesity rate so low? One influencer says these cultural habits are the key

Japanese artist and YouTuber Yoko Ishii broke down why Japan is so much healthier than other developed nations in an interview with Fox News Digital.