Weight Loss

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Fasting during Ramadan was harder this year for this Philly woman – but that's a byproduct of her weight-loss success

Drinking carbonated water may boost weight-loss efforts, but only by small amounts

sparkling water weight loss

Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses

Weight Loss Drugs

When weight-loss drugs don't work, this new technology may one day help people with obesity

Gastric Balloon MIT

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don't meet their unique needs

Weight Loss Black Women

Children's Health

Teens who get surgery for obesity retain weight-loss reductions 10 years later

Weight Loss Surgery Teens

Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

Ozempic Weight Loss

Zepbound, a popular weight-loss drug, is getting a price cut

Zepbound Price Cut

People shed more weight on Zepbound than on Wegovy, study shows

Obesity Drugs Zepbound

Children's Health

To reduce childhood obesity, U.S. task force advises intensive counseling

Childhood Obesity Treatment

Wegovy helps people sustain weight-loss successes for up to 4 years, study finds

Wegovy weight loss

Combining high intensity exercise with time-restricted eating may boost weight loss, study finds

high intensity functional training

FDA approval of Wegovy could give millions on Medicare access to weight-loss drug

Wegovy Medicare

Drinking apple cider vinegar daily may be linked with weight loss, study finds

apple cider vinegar weight loss

To avoid weight gain, eat a low-carb, plant-based diet, researchers say

Low-carb Diet Weight

Weight-loss drug Wegovy could help treat alcohol addiction, researchers say

Diabetes medication Mounjaro is more effective than Ozempic for weight loss, study says

Tracking daily step counts can be a useful tool for weight management

Daily Steps Weight Loss

N.J. Sen. Troy Singleton's goal – to get in shape before turning 50 – serves as inspiration for other men

A high BMI does not necessarily increase one's risk of death, study finds

Fiber is the body's natural guide to weight management

Intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss as counting calories, study finds

Intermittent Fasting Study

Berberine is being lauded as a weight-loss remedy on social media. Does it actually work?

Berberine Weight Loss

Children's Health

Weight loss surgery for kids and teens with obesity is becoming more common, study finds

Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

Intermittent fasting is popular, but eating a few small meals may be a more effective weight loss plan

Intermittent Fasting AHA study

Looking to lose weight but don't want to feel hungry? Try the volumetrics diet

Volumetrics diet

The Paleo diet may help people lose weight, but its long-term effects are unclear

Paleo diet

Transitioning to a vegan diet can seem daunting; here's how to begin

Vegan diet

New guidelines for diabetes care call for updated approach to weight loss, cholesterol and blood pressure

Diabetes Care Guidelines

Weight loss gadgets provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won't be easy

Health monitoring tech

Set point theory may help explain why weight loss often plateaus

Set Point Theory

Summer makes a great time to revisit your resolutions to live healthier

Summer Beach Exercise

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

Weight scale

Trying to lose weight? Getting more sleep may help

Healthy Sleep Habits

South Jersey woman uses Facebook group to encourage others on their weight loss journeys

Peg Bradford

Children's Health

Weight loss surgery should be an option for severely obese children, doctors say

Trying to lose pregnancy weight? Six tips for effectively shedding baby fat

Pregnancy weight loss

Jefferson Health patient lost 70 pounds amid the pandemic by exercising and eating a balanced diet

Pandemic Weight Loss

Diabetes drug helped obese patients lose 15% of their body weight, study shows

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The Mediterranean is the best diet for 2021, health experts say

Healthy Diets 2021

Gaining weight during the pandemic? You're not alone

Weight Loss 2021

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