How can I stop my family from commenting on my weight?
Dear Abby: I am a slender, middle-aged woman from a family of women who have always struggled with my weight. For as long as I can remember, I have experienced severe harassment and microaggressions regarding my weight. My siblings always kept a close eye on my waistline for any clues I might get. They also […]
This ‘underappreciated’ berry can help with weight management, says new study: ‘A variety of health benefits’
A new study led by researchers at Washington State University has found that elderberry juice may be a “powerful tool” for weight management and improving metabolic health. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, found that consuming 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week led to positive changes in the gut microbiome, a […]
Competitive eater gorges on McDonald’s for 100 days to prove he won’t gain weight
This fast food lover refuses to become “super obese” due to questionable eating habits. While most people cut back on snacking in the New Year, competitive Zac Zona is taking on an extreme McDonald's binge to prove he won't gain weight. A professional burger eater known for his fast-eating skills has vowed to eat Golden […]
Pharma giant seeks to join lawsuit against FDA over weight loss drugs
Eli Lilly has joined as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a pharmacy industry group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), seeking to end a lawsuit brought by a pharmacy industry group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), alleging the “entitlement” some pharmacies have made with mass-market copies of high-quality drugs. He […]
Woman shows off incredible 77-lbs weight loss — after horrible family tragedy
A Perth woman has unveiled an amazing weight loss transformation that changed her life forever. Back in August 2023, Holly Gaillard had reached her highest weight of 231 pounds, but her weight was making it difficult for her to wear size 18-20 clothes. She was 25 years old and at the lowest point in her […]
Oz, RFK Jr. diverge on weight loss drugs
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Musk admits he takes controversial weight loss drug opposed by RFK Jr
Billionaire entrepreneur and top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, has revealed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also a top adviser to President Trump, has confirmed the benefits of a controversial class of weight loss drugs. It was announced that it was received. Drug use is bad for Americans' health. “Ozempic Santa” Musk posted […]
RFK Jr vs. Oz sets up clash on weight loss drug coverage
Two of President Trump's top health nominees are on a collision course as the incoming administration faces key decisions about insurance coverage for a breakthrough anti-obesity drug. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has extolled the benefits of anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic and touted them on his […]
Elon Musk reveals he’s taking Mounjaro for weight loss in festive ‘Ozempic Santa’ post
Lean-looking Elon Musk revealed on Wednesday that he uses Munjaro, after expressing support for a similar weight-loss drug as a way to curb America's obesity epidemic. The billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X Company has confessed. social media postsIt included an image of himself in a Santa Claus suit with flowing white beard. Musk dubbed […]
FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea — which also promotes weight loss
The first treatment for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On December 20, the FDA announced that it has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese adults. The FDA noted that the drug should be combined […]