June 30, 2022 Does Plan B Have a Weight Limit? Researchers have looked into why and how weight influences emergency contraception but have come up against several unknowns. Here’s what we know.
June 3, 2022 Weight Loss Tied to a Dramatic Drop in Cancer Risk, New Study Shows Researchers found that subjects who underwent weight loss surgery also showed a sharp decrease in their likelihood of dying from cancer.
May 31, 2022 The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It ‘Vanity.’ Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary.
May 24, 2022 Mitos y verdades sobre las fajas que moldean la cintura Algunos afirman que estas prendas parecidas a un corsé ayudan a adelgazar el abdomen. Esto es lo que dicen los expertos.
May 24, 2022 Can Protein Powders Help Aging Muscles? Older adults typically need more protein than younger people. Here’s how to ensure you’re getting enough.
May 23, 2022 Do Waist Trainers Work? Some claim the corset-like garments help wearers slim their midsections. Here’s what the experts say.
May 11, 2022 I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning. A diet app helped me shed my extra Covid pounds — and reminded me that I’m still the same old me.
May 5, 2022 Weekly Health Quiz: Abortion, Cigarette Bans and Weight Loss Drugs Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
April 28, 2022 Patients Taking Experimental Obesity Drug Lost More Than 50 Pounds, Maker Claims The data have not yet been peer reviewed or published. But experts said the drug may give people with obesity an alternative to bariatric surgery.
April 21, 2022 Can Your Diet Help Prevent Dementia? Here’s what the science says about whether your diet can counteract cognitive decline.