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Health September 23

No more injections? New pill could replace Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss

A new oral weight loss medication, orforglipron, demonstrated meaningful weight loss results in phase 3 trials, potentially providing an easier alternative to Ozempic injections.

Health September 21

Dan Marino’s metabolic liver disease highlights growing health concern

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a silent liver disease that is caused by fat buildup, inflammation and cell damage in the liver. Here's what to know.

Health September 20

Researchers say being 'fat but fit' could be less deadly than being underweight

New research challenges BMI assumptions, showing overweight individuals may not face higher death rates while underweight people show increased mortality risk.

Health September 17

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

Health September 13

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

Health September 10

Why microdosing Ozempic could become as common as taking a multivitamin

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for multiple health conditions, as experts explore microdosing benefits for blood sugar control and longevity.

Health September 8

'Next Ozempic' aims to deliver 30% weight loss with fewer side effects

Scientists have created a pre-clinical weight loss drug combining GLP-1, GIP, glucagon and peptide YY hormones to match bariatric surgery effectiveness.

Health September 7

Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons

Orthopedist Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU explains how knee pain affects more young people in their 30s and 40s due to obesity and high-intensity sports.

Food-Drink September 3

Fat-blocking green tea microbeads show promise for weight loss in new study

Scientists developed fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed that helped rats lose 17% of body weight on high-fat diets. More study is needed.

Health September 2

Could GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic become the 'everything drug'?

Medical experts discuss whether GLP-1 medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, could become comprehensive treatments for multiple health conditions.

Health August 28

Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds

Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.