A fresh weight‑loss medication has recently received FDA approval, sparking conversations on national television. Experts are pointing out how the drug’s price and its impact on overall health budgets could affect everyday shoppers. Meanwhile, the rising cost of health insurance premiums under the
Studies show that eating the same foods regularly can lead to more weight loss than constantly changing meals. Researchers tracked 112 adults in a weight‑loss program, asking them to log everything they ate on their phones. They measured how much the calorie count and food choices varied each
The study followed people who joined a program called Counterweight‑Plus, which started as part of the DiRECT diabetes trial. Five years later, participants had lost an average of 6. 1 kilograms and ten percent of them no longer needed diabetes medication. Researchers first looked at how much the p
Millions of people use GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight. They often ask: what will happen once the injections end? Older clinical trials said people would gain back much of the weight quickly. These studies were very controlled and did not show what happens in everyday life
A patient with a body mass index of 45. 8, which is considered severe obesity, began an intensive program focused on diet, exercise and behavior change. Over the course of several months, she managed to lower her BMI to 31. 7, a level that is still overweight but far closer to the healthy range. Thi
"It seems you can keep the pounds off while skipping some shots, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 34 people who had already shed weight on GLP‑1 medicines, then let them stretch out their injections. After 36 weeks most stayed lean, with blood pressure and sugar staying lower. Only four pe
Lindora, a well-known name in medical weight loss, has just brought in a big name to lead their health efforts. JJ Virgin is now their Chief Metabolic Health Officer. She’s all about fixing your metabolism first, not just losing weight. Virgin believes that when your metabolism works right, weight l
People worldwide are struggling with obesity. It's a big problem. Many turn to mobile apps for help with exercise, eating better, and losing weight. But do these apps really work? They often focus on getting people to plan to change. But planning doesn't always lead to action. So, the apps might not
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee
Melissa Joan Hart has shown that small dietary changes can make a big difference. She lost close to twenty pounds after deciding to stop eating sugary foods and drinking alcohol. Her goal was not just weight loss; she wanted to feel healthier as she moves through midlife. The actress explained that
