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Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists have grown in popularity recently. Brand names approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include Ozempic® to treat type 2 diabetes...

According to a 2023 survey, 22 percent of Americans have asked their doctors about using the GPL-1 agonist drug semaglutide (Ozempic®) for weight loss. Of those, 15 percent have used...

A runny nose, at first glance, looks pretty much the same for everyone. But if you look closer, there are different types of runny noses, caused by different things. Allergies, viruses...

Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they are. The calculated number is often used as...

Obesity can have an impact on many different areas and systems in the body. For example, obesity can impact the menstrual cycle. And people who are obese are more likely...

There are so many dietary supplements and natural remedies available for weight loss. It can be really hard to know which ones to take. Which ones actually work? Are any...

Clinical trial research is a long, complex process. It ultimately makes new treatments available for all kinds of health conditions. But clinical research suffers from a lack of diversity in...

By 2030, experts estimate that 3 out of 4 Americans will be overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to many health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But...

Obesity impacts your health in many ways. These include chronic (ongoing) pain due to inflammation and extra stress on the body. Chronic pain: Researchers continue to explore the link between...

People with obesity have to deal with negative stereotypes about their weight. This stigma comes from both the public and the healthcare community. These stereotypes include the ideas that people...

Obesity is a chronic disease according to the American Medical Association. This new understanding of obesity has implications for staying healthy. Because obesity is chronic in nature, adopting a "long-game"...

If you have obesity, you have likely been told that you should exercise to support your health. But that can feel "easier said than done." Everyone experiences barriers to exercise in...

Obesity is a serious health problem affecting the whole body. Many people do not reach their target weight with diet and exercise alone. Weight-loss surgery is another option for overcoming...

Menopause is an expected transition, but many women are surprised at what it brings. The more you understand what is coming, the better equipped you will be to make informed...

Bariatric surgeries, such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, are also called weight-loss surgeries. They help many people overcome obesity. They change the size of your stomach and how you...

A well-balanced diet is an important factor in your overall health. Diets that include only plant-based foods have many health benefits. A vegan diet is a 100 percent plant-based diet...

Glucose is a form of sugar found in your blood that supplies energy to the cells in your body. It is your main source of energy and comes from the...

Many of the same factors affect cholesterol levels and weight. Also, both high cholesterol and obesity raise your risk of heart disease. How these conditions are related are discussed below...

Obesity is a growing health concern in the United States. About two-thirds of adults were classified as overweight or obese in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Obesity can...

The Paleo diet is a type of diet our human ancestors ate. The name of the diet references the Paleolithic Era. Scientists pin this period of time to about 2.5...