Tag: weight loss

Diets fail most people, says diabetes specialist – here’s what works

As the calendar turns, many once again consider shedding weight. Yet the annual rush toward strict diet plans rarely delivers what people hope for.

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to loss of muscle mass

As medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro gain widespread use, scientists are examining how rapid weight reduction affects the body.

Rising demand raises questions about who should use GLP-1 medicines

Demand for GLP-1 medicines is rising, but health authorities warn against uncritical use.

The needle-free weight loss drug could become available next year

A potential new treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes is moving closer to approval - will it become Ozempic 2.0?

Certain foods can intensify side effects from Ozempic and Wegovy

As more patients turn to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, doctors say that understanding how certain foods may make side effects noticeably worse is important.

New study: Fasting can reduce your muscle mass

A month-long trial from Singapore suggests that fasting every other day can produce quick drops in weight and body fat, but may also erode muscle mass.