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Food as Medicine: A Fresh Approach to Youth Obesity Treatment

December 9, 2025

Obesity in young people is a pressing issue. It's not just about looks. It can lead to serious health problems. Doctors often prescribe medications to help. But these meds can have side effects. They might cause poor nutrition. This is a big problem. Young people may not stick to their treatment pla

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Understanding Why Weight Loss is Hard and How to Make It Stick

November 21, 2025

The body has a clever way of keeping weight within a certain range. It does this by using hormones to control hunger and energy use. When someone eats less, the body fights back. It slows down metabolism and makes a person feel hungrier. This is why losing weight and keeping it off is so tough. Obe

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Big Pharma Makes a Deal: Cheaper Drugs for Medicare

November 4, 2025

Two major drug companies, Lilly and Novo Nordisk, are close to striking a deal with the White House. They want to offer their weight loss drugs at a lower price. This is big news because it could mean more people can afford these medicines. The plan is to sell the lowest dose of their obesity drugs

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Slimming Down: Can Ultrasound and Electric Currents Boost Workout Results?

July 12, 2025

By 2035, more than half of the planet's people might be overweight or obese. That's a big problem, but there's hope. Exercise, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help manage weight and improve health. But what if we could give workouts a little extra oomph? Enter therapeutic ul

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New Hope in the Fight Against Obesity: A Peptide Breakthrough

July 2, 2025

Obesity is a big problem worldwide. It's not just about looking a certain way. It can lead to serious health issues, like type 2 diabetes. Many people try to change their lifestyle to manage their weight. But sometimes, that's not enough. That's where new medicines come in. Scientists have created

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Taste Changes and Appetite: What's the Link for Those Who Are Overweight?

June 24, 2025

People who are overweight or obese often try different treatments to manage their weight. One such treatment involves medicines that mimic natural hormones in the body. These hormones, like GLP-1 and GIP, help control blood sugar and appetite. A recent study looked at how these medicines affect tas

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Weight Loss Drugs: A Closer Look at Orlistat and Metformin

June 18, 2025

The battle against severe obesity continues to be a tough one. Many strategies have been tried, but long-term success remains elusive. Orlistat and metformin are two drugs that have been in the spotlight for their potential to help. But how effective are they really? Let's dive in and see what th

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Keeping the Weight Off: A Fresh Look at Long-Term Success

May 27, 2025

The battle against obesity is a tough one, especially when it comes to keeping the weight off. Continuous care, where experts regularly guide patients, seems to help. But, it's expensive and hard to keep up. So, finding new ways to support people in maintaining their weight loss is crucial. In the

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Two Weight Loss Drugs Go Head-to-Head

May 12, 2025

A recent study pitted two popular weight loss drugs against each other. The results showed that Zepbound, made by Eli Lilly, helped people shed nearly 50% more weight than those using Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk. This was the first time these two blockbuster medications faced off in a clinical trial.

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Weight Loss and Heart Health: The New Path Forward

March 24, 2025

Obesity is a significant global issue. It poses a major threat to heart health. Many approaches to weight loss have been tried. They often fail to show lasting benefits for the heart. Lifestyle changes are usually the first step. But, they often don't work in the long run. Many people end up regaini