May 18, 2023

A Swallowable Gastric Balloon Helps People Shed Pounds

Combining a swallowable gastric balloon with a weight loss drug may be a way to lose significant body weight, a new study suggests.

May 5, 2023

Pills, Exercise, Dieting: What Works Best to Lose Weight?

Hundreds of thousands of people are jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon and taking prescription medications to slim down, while others swear by intermittent fasting and other diet fads, but new research shows that they're all likely barking up the wrong trees.

May 2, 2023

Weight-Loss Surgery Could Cut Odds for Obesity-Linked Cancers in Half

Getting bariatric surgery may help someone lose weight and reduce their risk for obesity-related cancers by more than half.

April 17, 2023

Can Smarts Help Shield Folks from Obesity? Maybe Not

A teenager’s brain power appears to have little bearing on whether they will become overweight or obese as adults.

March 29, 2023

Weight Loss Helps Your Heart Even If Some Weight Come Back

It can be downright discouraging to work hard to lose 10 pounds, only to regain a few later.

March 29, 2023

When BMI Isn't Used as Measurement, Obesity's Health 'Benefit' Disappears

Much has been made of the so-called “obesity paradox” -- the observation that people with a heart condition seem less likely to die if they are overweight or obese.