Weight Loss & Obesity News & Features
- Another Weight Loss Drug Could Soon Join Ozempic in U.S.
April 27, 2023 — The drug, tirzepatide, helped patients in the study lose up to 15.7% of their body weight in a phase III trial.
- ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Linked to Weight Gain, Study Finds
April 26, 2023 — Heavily used “forever chemicals” found in food packaging and other consumer goods are contributing to weight gain, a new study has found.
- Popular Weight Loss Plans Court Controversy With Obesity Meds
April 21, 2023 — Some commercial weight loss programs that have long advocated a laser focus on diet, exercise, and behavior change are adding prescription weight loss drugs approved to treat obesity such as Wegovy. And that’s triggering a healthy debate.
- Weight Loss Drug Fracas Continues as Risk of Shortages Grows
April 17, 2023 — Since one of the side effects of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic is weight loss, people without diabetes have flocked to purchase the drug for a quicker way to shed pounds. To prevent widespread shortages, Canadian province British Columbia is banning Americans from purchasing the drug.
- MRIs Show Brain Differences in Obese Men, Women
April 7, 2023 — A new study of overweight and obese people’s brains using MRIs suggests that future weight loss treatments should take into account whether someone is male or female. MRIs revealed gender-based differences in both the structure and function of the brain.
- Weight Loss Drugs Might Be Deemed ‘Essential’ by WHO
March 31, 2023 — For the first time, the World Health Organization may add weight loss drugs to the list of essential medicines that it suggests countries worldwide purchase.
- Patients Who Stop Weight Loss Drug Regain Weight in 5 Years
March 30, 2023 — Within 5 years of stopping the weight loss drug Wegovy, most people will regain all the weight they lost, and some people may add even more pounds, a senior official from drugmaker Novo Nordisk said at a conference Wednesday.
- Weight Loss Benefits Persist Even After Regaining Some Pounds
March 28, 2023 — A new analysis gives a promising answer to the weight loss question: Is it better to have lost and gained, than never to have lost at all?
- How Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Help With Weight Management?
In the webinar “How Can CBT Help With Weight Management,” Rachel Goldman, PhD, shared some tools that can help you work toward a healthier weight.
- More Than Half the World Will Be Overweight or Have Obesity by 2035: Report
March 3, 2023 — More than half the world’s population will be overweight or have obesity by 2035 if current trends continue, with obesity rising at alarming rates among children and adolescents, a new report from the World Obesity Federation says.
- Weight Loss Drug Will Be Easier to Find in Stores Soon, Manufacturer Says
February 4, 2023 — Drug maker Novo Nordisk says it is increasing production of Wegovy, a weight loss drug, which has been hard to find in stores.
- Brains of Obese People Show Changes Similar to Alzheimer’s
January 31, 2023 — The brains of obese people go through changes like those of Alzheimer’s patients, a new study shows. This is the first study that directly compared patterns of brain shrinkage in the two groups.
- Pediatricians Call for Drugs, Surgery for Obese Children
January 9, 2023 — The American Academy of Pediatrics said physicians should no longer wait to see if children with obesity outgrow the condition.
- Wegovy: When Insurance Won’t Cover Your Meds
Wegovy, a new obesity drug, works wonders, but patients struggle for insurance coverage.
- The Facts on Leptin: FAQ
WebMD explains what the leptin hormone is, how it affects weight, and whether leptin supplements are safe or effective.
- Can You Lose Fat in Your Face?
Learn how you can lose fat in your face through diet, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle habits.
- Healthier 2021: Mark's Accomplishing More Than He Thought He Could
I was able to make lasting changes in my fitness journey by finding the right motivation and focusing on the long game.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Found New Motivation
I can’t allow the measurable goals to consume me anymore when the bigger picture is what this is all about. My motivation is my future.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Has Some Challenges Ahead
After nearly 2 months on this fitness journey, I can't say that I don't have very many complaints. But, things are going to be changing.
- Healthier 2021: Sometimes It's Okay to Splurge
Life is too short to not indulge once in a while, especially when celebrating! But, I still made healthy decisions and my weight loss is still on track.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Celebrates Small Victories
Life's hard. So anything I can do to keep my mind and space positive makes not only my life better, but the lives of those close to me, too.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Reflects on His Progress So Far
The information I get from my biometric scale and food logs has been opening my eyes to what’s working and where I need to work harder.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Is Facing His Feelings
I've been a bit more emotional than normal. It's disheartening to do all the work and not see it reflected on the scale.
- Healthier 2021: These Hacks Are Helping Bill Control His Eating
I love the taste of food, and that’s not going to miraculously change. So, I found a couple of tricks to help me resist the temptation to overeat.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Gives Yoga Another Try
If you've been following my fitness journey, you know about my struggles with flexibility and my desire to overcome them. So, I’m giving yoga another shot.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Is Accepting That His Fitness Is No Longer What It Was
Now that I am recovering from COVID, I really need to base my workouts on where I am TODAY-- not on the workouts I used to be able to do.
- Healthier 2021: Mark's Using His Scale for Motivation
In the past I wasn’t weighing myself, so my only goals were to generally look and feel better. But now, I’m setting specific weight goals.
- Healthier 2021: Bill's Journey Takes an Unexpected Turn
COVID shifted my focus, but I’m determined to keep up with my healthy eating habits while I recover.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Found Inspiration Close to Home
After watching my 14-year-old daughter's team workout, I realized I could do more to push myself in my healthier 2021 journey.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Is Staying on Track, Even While Traveling
This weekend was a big boost for my confidence. I not only ate healthy and stayed under my calorie goal, but I exercised both days!
- Healthier 2021: Mark Is Becoming More Flexible
It was hard to stick with my exercise goals now that I’m back to the daily grind. But I learned something important about myself: I can do it.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Is Tracking His Food and Seeing Results
If there was ever a time to stress eat and maybe enjoy a few drinks, the first week of 2021 may have been it. But, I didn’t succumb to the temptation.
- Healthier 2021: Mark's Fitness Fell Flat During Quarantine -- Now He's Making a Comeback
Five years ago, I started a diet and fitness routine that helped get me back into shape and off the fast track to diabetes. And then came COVID-19.
- Healthier 2021: Three People Share Their Journeys
Follow Laura, Bill, and Mark as they make a commitment to a healthier year in 2021.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Lost Weight Before -- Now He's Starting Over
In 2016, I lost 100 pounds. Then I got lazy. Once the pandemic hit, any good habits I had left were thrown out the window.
- Nike Mannequins Come in All Sizes
The sportswear brand Nike has introduced new, inclusive mannequins to their Niketown stores in London that include representations of physically disabled and plus-sized athletes.
- How This Man Lost Almost 400 Pounds in 3 Years
When Sal Paradiso realized he may not make it to age 40, he decided to take control of his weight -- and change his life.
- How This Couple Lost 300 Pounds Together in a Year
See this duo’s amazing transformation after supporting each other in their journey to better health.
- 11 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight
Follow these 11 doable strategies, all backed by research, to reach your goals.
- The Risks of Belly Fat -- and How to Beat Them
Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.
- Slim Down Cause a Split-Up? Sex and Weight Loss
Does sex change after drastic weight loss? Are couples happier after one partner loses weight?
- Are You Fated to Be Fat?
Are you destined to be obese just because it runs in your family?
- You Lost the Weight. What About That Extra Skin?
A large weight loss can lead to loose, extra skin. Find out what you can do about it.
- Are Your Meds Making You Gain Weight?
Some medicines make you more likely to gain weight. Find out which ones they are and what you can do to avoid those extra pounds.
- How I Lost Half My Body Weight
Weight loss surgery, exercise, and determination helped a WebMD user shape up.
- 5 Tricky Diet Situations, Solved
These five situations can make it really tough to stick to your diet. Find out what do to at happy hour, business lunches, family dinners, and more.
- Trying to Lose Weight? 8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
When you're setting out to lose weight, your doctors can help. But they may not talk about it much until you bring it up. Use these questions to start the conversation.
- How They Lost 478 Pounds
When you're working on weight loss, it can help to have a little inspiration. Here, six people share their secrets on how they lost the pounds.
- 9 Secrets of Successful Weight Maintenance
Once you've lost the weight, it's time to start working on keeping those pounds off for good. Find out how other people have succeeded at maintaining their weight loss.
- Set the Stage for Weight Loss Success
To lose weight, you need your environment (like your home and job) to support that goal. Get 8 tips you can use right now to set yourself up for weight loss success.