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At the end of an apparently ubiquitous commercial for the telehealth company Ro, a characteristically surprised Charles Barkley speaks for us all when he comments, “Wait, you’re telling me they have GLP-1. the pill Now to lose weight?” They do – and it was just as wildly popular as its injectable predecessors. Just about 10 … Read more
The Eli Lilly logo is seen at the company’s office on November 21, 2025 in San Diego, California, United States. Mike Black | Reuters Eli Lilly It said Thursday that its next-generation obesity drug retatrotide has cleared its first late-stage trials in type 2 diabetes patients, helping them manage blood sugar levels and lose weight. … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a major settlement with Xponential Fitness, resolving allegations that the fitness franchisor violated federal franchisee disclosure rules and engaged in deceptive business practices. The settlement includes $17 million in financial aid that will be distributed to affected franchisees, marking the largest consumer settlement in a franchise-related lawsuit. According to … Read more
What does it do? really What does it mean to be strong? Sure, you can approach the subject like an old-school gym rat, and believe that the only thing that matters is how much weight you can move, prioritizing lifting as much iron as possible over anything else. But that’s not how everyone spends their … Read more
Speaking of being stuck in a rut…with guts. You’ve tried everything to lose weight—you eat healthy, exercise more, manage stress better and get enough sleep—but nothing seems to move the needle on the scale. Are you paying attention to your chemical exposure? Obesogens are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that sabotage weight loss efforts by altering … Read more
Novo Nordisk India’s patent on semaglutide expires this week Ride the wave of cheap generics from local drugmakers Concerns have been raised about abusive, unequal supervision HYDERABAD, March 19 (Reuters) – India’s diabetes and weight loss drug market is poised for a shake-up as Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk ( NOVOb.CO )opens a new tab Semaglutide’s … Read more
Pecans have long played a ubiquitous role in American foodways—valued not only for their flavor and texture, but also for their Nutrient density and cultural roots. Today, emerging research on cardiometabolic health, lipid markers and overall dietary quality is renewing interest in how this native North American nut can support modern nutritional advice. Culinary medicine … Read more
Fred’s Fitness is open for business on November 7th. Fred Fitness has one location in Santa Monica and another in Culver City expected to open in late summer 2026. Photos by Nick Charkhedian The future of fitness is here. As visitors scroll through Fred’s Fitness website, the words, “The Future of Fitness is Here,” are … Read more
The word “eyebrow” has been in the news recently about a very rare side effect of weight loss injections. It is not an official medical diagnosis, but an acronym used to describe a condition in which reduced blood flow damages the optic nerve and causes sudden vision loss. The phrase may be misleading. Unlike a … Read more
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveler (UK). Just an hour by ferry from Naples, Ischia rises from the Tyrrhenian Sea in a cloak of rolling hills and volcanic rocks. For two thousand years, tourists have come here for the thermal waters, drawn by springs rich in minerals and legends. Today, the ancient traditions … Read more