A year later: goodbye, injections. Hello, wiggoy doll!

A year later: goodbye, injections. Hello, wiggoy doll!

It is with great pride that we present to you… Dress. It’s all dark blue and velvet and sequins and glitter, at once as deep as the ocean and as clear as the night sky—just plain “Fantastic!” (That’s what the little fashion consultant friend texted when we looked lovingly at the dressing room photo at … Read more

Can weight loss drugs cause premature birth in women with pre-existing diabetes? The study raises concerns

Can weight loss drugs cause premature birth in women with pre-existing diabetes? The study raises concerns

Popular weight loss and diabetes medications are once again under scrutiny, this time for their possible effects during pregnancy. A large new study suggests that women with pre-diabetes who take these drugs early in pregnancy may face a higher risk of preterm birth. The findings are particularly important because drugs such as semaglutide and other … Read more

Python blood may hold the secret to healthy weight loss

Python blood may hold the secret to healthy weight loss

A bull python. Photos by Patrick Campbell / CU Boulder CU Boulder researchers have discovered an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps snakes eat more food and go months without eating but remain metabolically healthy. The research, a collaboration with scientists at Stanford Medicine and Baylor universities, could inform new weight-loss treatments that promote … Read more

Python blood compound could lead to new weight loss treatment

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight management programs

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have found an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps snakes eat more food and go months without eating but remain metabolically healthy. The research, in collaboration with scientists at Stanford and Baylor universities, could inform new weight-loss treatments that promote satiety without the brain and muscle loss … Read more

What are obesogens? A secret metabolism killer is lurking around your house

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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

Stopping the Olympics? New research reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s

A nutritionist consults with a client in an office setting

brand newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With millions of people using injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, many may wonder what happens if they stop. Previous clinical trials have suggested an encouraging “recovery” effect, where patients regain a significant portion of their lost weight immediately after treatment ends. However, a … Read more