"obesity"

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the U.S. have not increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  However, the CDC also …

Recent research has shown that Wegovy and Ozempic, two popular weight-loss drugs, may reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers.  The findings, published in the July 5 issue of JAMA …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …

A concerning trend is emerging across the United States. Recent research has brought to light a significant increase in severe obesity rates among young children. [Source] The study, conducted by …

As more and more research is done on bacteria, the importance of flourishing gut bacteria is becoming better known. Healthy bacteria in the gut can be the key to remaining …

An increasing number of women deliver their babies by Cesarean section (C-section). While C-sections have always been used to deliver babies in the event of delivery complications that threaten the …

In the next 25 years, nearly 260 million Americans could be overweight or obese by 2050, according to a new study published in The Lancet.  Researchers from the Institute for …

A recent study from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, suggests that the diabetes drug Ozempic and other semaglutide medications may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in …

A recent report from the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) has linked weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to 162 deaths in the U.S. over the past six …

On August 23, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension of his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. Kennedy, who initially launched his campaign …