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Healthy Foods January 11, 2025

This 'underappreciated' berry can help with weight management, says new study: 'A variety of health benefits'

A new paper published in the journal Nutrients found that after a week of consuming 12 ounces of elderberry juice each day, the body's gut microbiome has positive changes.

Health January 5, 2025

Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?

A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.

Elon Musk December 30, 2024

Elon Musk admits to taking controversial weight loss drug previously opposed by RFK Jr.

Billionaire entrepreneur and top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, touted that he has reaped the benefits of Ozempic after fellow top Trump adviser, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suggested the trendy new class of drugs are bad for Americans' health.

Media December 17, 2024

San Francisco Health Department hires 'fat positivity' expert to consult on 'weight stigma and neutrality'

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has hired a 'body positivity consultant' to bring attention to 'weight stigma and weight neutrality.'

Children's Health December 16, 2024

Dr. Nicole Saphier on ultra-processed foods in America: ‘People profit off addiction’

Ultra-processed food makers are in the hot seat amid growing pushback against harmful products. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier comments on the movement.

Health December 16, 2024

‘Yo-yo’ weight loss occurs because of this surprising reason

About 40% of American adults are living with obesity — and for many, it can feel a bit like a roller-coaster as their weight fluctuates. Experts explain the science behind "yo-yo dieting."

Health December 3, 2024

‘Hidden’ fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms, research finds

In the latest Alzheimer’s research, hidden fat in various parts of the body was shown to be an early warning sign of the common dementia — as much as 20 years before symptoms emerged.

Media November 25, 2024

University of Maryland offers 'fat studies' course on how 'fatness' and 'Blackness' intersect

A University of Maryland "fat studies" course aims to examine the intersection of "fatness" and Blackness and how they intersect with "oppression."

Opinion November 19, 2024

RFK Jr. wants to disrupt our powerful health care complex and it is terrified

Our country spends nearly twice as much on medical care per person than other wealthy countries but our outcomes are far worse. RFK Jr will need to be tough to bring real change.

Health November 17, 2024

Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash November 17, 2024

RFK, Jr. would face a 'trifecta' of challenges in turning the tide on obesity epidemic: 'Not an easy fix'

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier said changing America's food system is "not going to be an easy fix" while discussing America's worsening obesity epidemic.