December 31, 2023 Vibrating weight loss pill could provide alternative to Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers say Engineers at MIT have developed a new vibrating pill that could soon serve as an alternative to treat obesity. Dr. Marc Siegel shared thoughts on the "smart pill technology."
December 29, 2023 Study finds vibrating pill can reduce food intake by 40% Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel says the pill stays in the stomach for four to five days and utilizes AI.
December 19, 2023 ‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free A "plus-sized" travel content creator shared tips for how to obtain a second plane seat for free — sparking debate and some hate on social media by others.
December 19, 2023 Severe childhood obesity has increased in the US: new study There has been an increase in severe childhood obesity in recent years. Looking ahead to 2024, there are several things parents can do to help their children stay healthy and fit.
December 5, 2023 California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’ Lipedema, a common but often overlooked disease, causes abnormal fat to accumulate in the lower body. A California woman shared her personal experience with overcoming the painful condition.
November 24, 2023 Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds The experimental weight loss drug retatrutide could also help to improve liver health, a new study suggests. The findings came from a large clinical trialled by Virginia Commonwealth University.
November 21, 2023 Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds Fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research released from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday.
October 26, 2023 Breast cancer survivor says her 120-pound weight loss helped save her life: 'Strong, confident and healthy' Tamara Loving, a mother of two from Huntington Beach, California, believes her dramatic weight loss helped her beat breast cancer. She told her story to Fox News Digital.
October 22, 2023 Mediterranean diet could help reduce belly fat and muscle loss caused by aging, study finds A new study tested how the Mediterranean diet, partnered with physical activity, helped to prevent aging-related fat gain and loss of muscle mass. Dietitian Ilana Muhlstein weighs in.
September 22, 2023 Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its 2022 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps on Thursday, detailing obesity rates for the 50 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories.