The absence of safety and efficacy data for drugs in individuals with obesity in package inserts may compromise health outcomes. Bruno Halpern, MD, PhD, a specialist in endocrinology and internal ...

In a new research report, a team of scientists led by Johns Hopkins Medicine say people with severe obesity and a common type ...

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...

A majority of people who start the obesity and diabetes medicines known as GLP-1s also quit them, and plan to restart again.

A new study on obesity reveals that it affects men and women differently. Here are the hidden health risks and differences in ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

A study of over 620,000 people found that weight gain in your 20s carries disproportionately high and lasting risks of ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 17, 2024) A systematic review of studies on pesticides as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on body weight, published in Biomedicines, evaluates 36 clinical and ...

A simple seed that you may know from warm curries and Middle Eastern bread is drawing fresh attention from scientists. Black cumin, a spice used for centuries in traditional medicine, is showing early ...

If you're on a weight loss journey, you're probably thinking about all the positive effects that may come from meeting your health goals – a healthier physique, better sleep, or more energy, for ...