Overweight
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
GLP-1 obesity treatments may see wider access as key patents lapse.
New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse
5 signs that your weight gain is linked to a thyroid problem
Four daily habits that cause the body to store more dangerous fat
Israeli-American study: Bariatric surgery patients live longer
The researchwas recently published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Sherman the overweight hedgehog trims down in time for spring
After feasting on cat food, Sherman the hedgehog has made remarkable strides in shedding his extra grams.
Your scale isn’t giving you the whole picture
“We learned in this trial that moderate, but persistent weight loss may have dramatic beneficial effects on fat deposits related to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases,” Shai explained.
RX For Readers: Adopting healthy eating habits
Readers get answers to their health-related questions.
Healthcare costs skyrocket as obesity, diabetes rates climb
As of 2014, the annual healthcare costs associated with obesity were $2 trillion.
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