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Trump reinstates Presidential Fitness Test amid childhood obesity concerns

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Natural hormone may reduce obesity without cutting calories, scientists say

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.

Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, new research suggests

April 17, 2026

Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, new research suggests

New research suggests ultraprocessed foods may increase fat in thigh muscles, potentially raising the risk of knee osteoarthritis regardless of weight.

This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results

April 16, 2026

This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results

A study in Nature found a specific genetic variant that may boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests

April 14, 2026

Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests

A study of over 620,000 people found that weight gain in your 20s carries disproportionately high and lasting risks of premature death later in life.

Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions

April 12, 2026

Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions

A fatty bulge at the base of the neck, known as a buffalo hump, can sometimes signal an underlying health condition, experts warn. Here's what to know.