Exact figures on use vary but estimates suggest that up to two million people in the UK use weight loss drugs. Credit: Edugrafo/Shutterstock.com. Most patients in London who take weight loss drugs do so privately, with the slow rollout meaning that only a fraction of eligible patients have access to the drug on the NHS. … Read more
1 in 5 US teenagers – 22.2% of high school students – are now classified as obese, a trend that carries serious physical and mental health risks throughout adolescence. Photo of the study: 1 in 5 US teenagers – 22.2% of high school students – are now classified as obese, a trend that carries serious … Read more
After years of success at Wigway, an Oakland patient is facing a setback as California cuts Medi-Cal coverage for long-term obesity drugs, putting his health at risk. Michael Silk/Universal Pictures Group via Getty Images I’ve lived with chronic obesity since I was 18 months old. For decades, it has shaped every part of my health … Read more
Breaded chicken, brown rice and steamed broccoli, and then breaded salmon, sweet potatoes, and a green salad just dressed with olive oil. Oh, and keep each ingredient under 4 ounces and keep the entire day of eating to around 1,500 calories. Does this sound like enough food for every 15-year-old boy you know? Well, that’s … Read more
Welcome to Oscars 2026, where everyone is very, very thin, and we’re not here to talk about it. But can we just talk about it, please? I don’t believe in talking about a woman’s body or weight under normal circumstances, but the skin disease that has overtaken Hollywood is impossible to ignore. It’s not just … Read more
i didOver the years since so-called weight loss pills have been widely used, there have been reports that these drugs may not only reduce food cravings, but actually stop cravings and cravings altogether. Earlier this month, a study using large-scale data from US veterans receiving diabetes treatment suggested that jabs are less likely to become … Read more
of the The liver is one of the body’s most vital organs, quietly performing hundreds of essential functions—from filtering toxins and processing nutrients to regulating metabolism and supporting digestion. Yet despite its important role, liver health is often overlooked until problems become apparent. In recent years, conditions such as fatty liver disease have become increasingly … Read more
Stuff on the game-changing GLP-1 and semaglutide weight loss drugs, and 6 steps to a healthy approach to weight loss and management. In a world where we are bombarded with social media influencers and celebrities offering their experiences, thoughts, and unsolicited advice to a large audience, there is no substitute for sound medical advice and … Read more
John “Gabby” Horneff, an orthopedic surgeon at Pennsylvania Hospital, had noticed a distinct trend: Some patients taking GLP-1s would come away with significant respiratory injuries from a relatively minor physical excursion. For example, some suffer from rotator cuff tears in the shoulder area while Doing simple housework like vacuuming or raking leaves. “They didn’t necessarily … Read more
Share on PinterestHormone therapy can promote weight loss, protect bone health as women progress through menopause. Photo credit: Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help improve symptoms associated with menopause, but it is also sometimes associated with certain health risks. However, recent research suggests that the available evidence does not support the … Read more