Obesity - Page 27

January 10, 2023

Dr. Siegel: I have a prescription to reduce obesity in America

Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains how the obesity rate in America can be reduced on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

January 10, 2023

Kids and obesity: New guidelines released to evaluate and treat childhood, adolescent weight issues

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released the first comprehensive guideline in 15 years to evaluate and treat obesity in children and teens. Here's what the guidelines suggest.

January 9, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics shredded for pushing surgery to fight childhood obesity: 'Questionable at best'

Twitter users across the platform scorched a recent proclamation by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending medications and surgeries on youth to prevent obesity.

January 6, 2023

Twitter erupts over claim the word ‘obese’ is a slur ‘used to dehumanize us and harass us’

Twitter users slammed an account for tweeting that the term "obese" is a dehumanizing "slur" against fat people that should no longer be used.

January 5, 2023

Anti-Fatphobia writer calls for 'anti-fat bias' training, condemns 'triggering' workplace health programs

A piece from NBC THINK condemned workplace initiatives that encourage weight loss among their employees, especially as many try to lose weight in January after the holiday season.

January 4, 2023

Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it

An injection drug known as tirzepatide, already approved by the FDA for treating Type 2 diabetes, is likely to gain approval for weight loss treatment this year. Here's what to know.

December 31, 2022

Type 2 diabetes: Study predicts 'startling' rise of the condition among America's young people

A new modeling study is raising alarm bells after finding that the number of young people in the United States with diabetes will increase by nearly 700% over the next 40 years.

October 20, 2022

Ozempic diabetes drug is trending as a weight-loss method — here's why and what doctors say

Diabetes medication Ozempic has become part of the weight-loss craze on social media and among celebrities as well. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explained what's going on.

August 14, 2022

CBS pushes study blaming climate change for rising childhood obesity rates

“CBS Mornings” promoted a study on Thursday that claimed climate change and hotter temperatures are to blame for rising childhood obesity rates and weight gain.

August 6, 2022

Bill Maher slams America’s ‘fat acceptance’ movement as ‘Orwellian’, supporters have ‘blood on their hands'

On Friday's episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," the HBO late night host blasted American culture's promotion of "fat celebration" as "Orwellian."