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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.

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.

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.

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.

April 11, 2026

A modern Presidential Fitness Test can help America's struggling children

The Presidential Fitness Test returns after Trump signs an executive order, targeting childhood fitness, mental health and national resilience goals.

April 10, 2026

Divorce boom may follow use of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, experts warn

Research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could double divorce risk, mirroring trends seen in bariatric surgery patients, experts say.

April 9, 2026

Fitness guru Jillian Michaels opens up about skipping school for Taco Bell runs during food addiction

Jillian Michaels opens up about her food addiction on Sean Hannity's podcast, revealing she used junk food as comfort even while losing weight.

April 4, 2026

Study reveals one simple eating habit that may help boost weight loss

People who ate repeat meals lost more weight during a 12-week program, a new study found. Experts say routine eating can reduce decision fatigue as long as it's nutritionally balanced.

April 3, 2026

Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis, a new USC study suggests, highlighting the danger of alcohol consumption patterns.

April 2, 2026

New weight-loss pill hits the market, promising 'greater flexibility'

FDA approves Foundayo, a once-daily weight loss pill by Lilly. Clinical trials showed adults lost an average of 27.3 pounds on the highest dose, although there are side effects.