US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications
Obesity rates in the U.S. showed a slight decline from 46% to 45.6%, marking the first decrease in over a decade.
Science in 2025: the events to watch for next year
Emerging obesity treatments like orforglipron and retatrutide show significant potential, possibly transforming the landscape of weight loss drugs in 2025.
Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled
Teenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
Weight-loss drugs are reshaping the conversation around obesity, challenging moral stigmas and impacting societal attitudes toward health and personal responsibility.
Ozempic is about to get a lot cheaper. If Trump can agree to a Biden-era idea:
The Biden administration proposes covering weight-loss injectables under Medicare and Medicaid, potentially aiding millions of obese Americans.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs for 7.4m people
The Biden administration aims to provide free weight loss drugs to low-income individuals and retirees to combat obesity.
US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications
Obesity rates in the U.S. showed a slight decline from 46% to 45.6%, marking the first decrease in over a decade.
Science in 2025: the events to watch for next year
Emerging obesity treatments like orforglipron and retatrutide show significant potential, possibly transforming the landscape of weight loss drugs in 2025.
Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled
Teenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
Weight-loss drugs are reshaping the conversation around obesity, challenging moral stigmas and impacting societal attitudes toward health and personal responsibility.
Ozempic is about to get a lot cheaper. If Trump can agree to a Biden-era idea:
The Biden administration proposes covering weight-loss injectables under Medicare and Medicaid, potentially aiding millions of obese Americans.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs for 7.4m people
The Biden administration aims to provide free weight loss drugs to low-income individuals and retirees to combat obesity.
Obesity is a significant public health challenge affecting over half of adults in many OECD countries, with the U.S. having the highest rates.
Ozempic's Big Test
Obesity rates may have plateaued, signaling a potential turning point in the obesity epidemic.
Overdoses and obesity fall: Hopeful signs Americans getting healthier
Despite ongoing challenges, key health measures indicate that Americans are getting healthier, with improvements in life expectancy and cancer survival rates.
The decline in drug overdose deaths and the obesity rate suggests a positive public health trend.
Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese
Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen dramatically, with major public health implications for the future.
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds
Diabetes cases have doubled globally in the last 30 years, reaching 800 million, with significant increases in low and middle-income countries.
Opinion | How Should We View and Treat Obesity?
The classification of obesity as a disease is crucial for research funding, insurance coverage, and treatment advancements.
US Obesity Levels Are Particularly Severe
Obesity is a significant public health challenge affecting over half of adults in many OECD countries, with the U.S. having the highest rates.
Ozempic's Big Test
Obesity rates may have plateaued, signaling a potential turning point in the obesity epidemic.
Overdoses and obesity fall: Hopeful signs Americans getting healthier
Despite ongoing challenges, key health measures indicate that Americans are getting healthier, with improvements in life expectancy and cancer survival rates.
The decline in drug overdose deaths and the obesity rate suggests a positive public health trend.
Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese
Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen dramatically, with major public health implications for the future.
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds
Diabetes cases have doubled globally in the last 30 years, reaching 800 million, with significant increases in low and middle-income countries.
Opinion | How Should We View and Treat Obesity?
The classification of obesity as a disease is crucial for research funding, insurance coverage, and treatment advancements.
Nearly 75% of American adults are obese or overweight, with ultraprocessed foods being a significant concern.
How RFK Jr's war on obesity in the age of Ozempic could shake up the booming weight-loss industry
Trump's nomination of Kennedy for Health and Human Services may shift focus from pharmaceuticals to nutrition in fighting obesity.
Your Friends Shape Your Microbiomeand So Do Their Friends
Social interactions significantly influence the composition of gut microbiomes among individuals, suggesting health can be shaped by social relationships.
Daily briefing: Variant of mpox virus is getting better at human-to-human transmission
Semaglutide significantly alleviates obesity-related knee arthritis pain, matching the efficacy of painkillers.
Advanced mapping of tumor cells offers crucial insights for cancer treatment development.
New findings on protocell structures may shed light on the evolution of cell membranes.
How Ultraprocessed Foods Took Over America
Nearly 75% of American adults are obese or overweight, with ultraprocessed foods being a significant concern.
How RFK Jr's war on obesity in the age of Ozempic could shake up the booming weight-loss industry
Trump's nomination of Kennedy for Health and Human Services may shift focus from pharmaceuticals to nutrition in fighting obesity.
Your Friends Shape Your Microbiomeand So Do Their Friends
Social interactions significantly influence the composition of gut microbiomes among individuals, suggesting health can be shaped by social relationships.
Daily briefing: Variant of mpox virus is getting better at human-to-human transmission
Semaglutide significantly alleviates obesity-related knee arthritis pain, matching the efficacy of painkillers.
Advanced mapping of tumor cells offers crucial insights for cancer treatment development.
New findings on protocell structures may shed light on the evolution of cell membranes.
Biden administration pushes anti-obesity drug pressure to Trump
Medicare and Medicaid are expanding access to anti-obesity drugs, addressing a significant barrier in treating obesity for millions of Americans.
The Weight Debate in Health Care
Weight stigma may hinder healthy living for individuals with obesity, requiring a shift in healthcare focus.
Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
Biden administration proposes Medicare and Medicaid coverage for obesity medications, allowing millions more Americans to access treatment for obesity.
Luke O'Neill: Everything you need to know about Ozempic - and why it could soon be used to treat depression, Parkinson's and addiction
Ozempic is increasingly recognized for its wider therapeutic potential beyond type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders say they agree on one thing-cheaper Ozempic
The U.S. healthcare system's failures unite unlikely political allies like Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders in the fight for affordable medication.
Wait, Why Is Novo Selling Weight Loss Drugs for So Cheap in China?
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy drug now costs $193 in China, significantly lower than the $1,350 in the US, raising concerns over pharmaceutical pricing disparities.
Biden administration pushes anti-obesity drug pressure to Trump
Medicare and Medicaid are expanding access to anti-obesity drugs, addressing a significant barrier in treating obesity for millions of Americans.
The Weight Debate in Health Care
Weight stigma may hinder healthy living for individuals with obesity, requiring a shift in healthcare focus.
Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
Biden administration proposes Medicare and Medicaid coverage for obesity medications, allowing millions more Americans to access treatment for obesity.
Luke O'Neill: Everything you need to know about Ozempic - and why it could soon be used to treat depression, Parkinson's and addiction
Ozempic is increasingly recognized for its wider therapeutic potential beyond type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders say they agree on one thing-cheaper Ozempic
The U.S. healthcare system's failures unite unlikely political allies like Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders in the fight for affordable medication.
Wait, Why Is Novo Selling Weight Loss Drugs for So Cheap in China?
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy drug now costs $193 in China, significantly lower than the $1,350 in the US, raising concerns over pharmaceutical pricing disparities.
Use of new diet drugs likely to mushroom- Harvard Gazette
Over half of U.S. adults qualify for semaglutide, highlighting a crucial need for equitable access to this high-cost medication.
Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis
Semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, effectively reduces pain from obesity-related knee arthritis, enhancing mobility for participants in a clinical trial.
Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study
Semaglutide significantly reduces knee pain in obese patients with osteoarthritis, marking a groundbreaking finding in treatment options.
Use of new diet drugs likely to mushroom- Harvard Gazette
Over half of U.S. adults qualify for semaglutide, highlighting a crucial need for equitable access to this high-cost medication.
Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis
Semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, effectively reduces pain from obesity-related knee arthritis, enhancing mobility for participants in a clinical trial.
Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study
Semaglutide significantly reduces knee pain in obese patients with osteoarthritis, marking a groundbreaking finding in treatment options.
Weight-loss drug reduces risk of early death for patients with heart failure, trial finds
Tirzepatide reduces the risk of death and worsening heart failure in patients with obesity and preserved heart function.
Daily briefing: The fun of winning science's satirical Ig Nobel prize
First-ever look at Moon's far side samples reveals ancient volcanic activity spanning billions of years.
Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, impacting weight loss maintenance.
Google Scholar faces competition from AI-driven systems after 20 years of service.
Ig Nobel prizes can increase visibility and interest in scientific works, challenging conventional awards.
CNN Airs Throwback Fox News Montage Slamming Obama Obesity Task Force After Hosts Hail RFK Jr.'s Anti-Obesity Crusade
Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy as head of HHS sparks mixed reactions regarding health policy and his controversial views on vaccines and obesity.
Study Finds Sustained Remission of Obesity-related Conditions a Decade After Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery - News Center
Over half of the teens who underwent bariatric surgery showed sustained weight loss and resolution of obesity-related conditions after ten years.
New link between shift work and obesity outlined by researchers at Trinity College Dublin
Interleukin-17A plays a key role in fat storage regulation, offering new therapeutic potential for obesity and metabolic disorders.
These are anxious times and your brain may be wired to crave sugary food. How to override it to sustain your energy
Chronic stress may lead to increased cravings for comfort foods, contributing to overeating and potential obesity.
More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms
Obesity and alcohol consumption are major factors contributing to increased bowel cancer deaths among young adults.
How does overeating lead to diabetes? A surge of neurotransmitters
High-fat diets lead to neurotransmitter surges that drive fatty acid release in the liver, contributing to metabolic diseases.
Weight-loss surgery down 25% as anti-obesity drug use soars - Harvard Gazette
The rising use of GLP-1 RA drugs has led to a significant decline in bariatric metabolic surgery among privately insured patients.
Benefits of Weight Loss for Those With Severe Mental Illness
People with severe mental disorders often experience obesity due to certain antipsychotics, but new weight loss treatments may offer benefits.
Weight Stigma in American Medical Professionals
Weight stigma in the U.S. includes widespread negative attitudes toward overweight individuals, even among healthcare professionals, leading to discrimination and biased treatment.
Bernie Sanders Agrees with Elon Musk on Solving Obesity' With Government-Funded Ozempic
Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk agree on the need for affordable weight-loss drugs to combat obesity and related health issues.
Restaurant Portions Are About to Get Smaller. Are Americans Ready?
Americans are increasingly favoring smaller restaurant portions due to rising food costs and health concerns, shifting the industry's approach.
The Portion Balance Coalition aims to understand and influence restaurant portion sizes to better meet consumer demands.