The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

The obesity drug liraglutide cut migraine days in half in a small trial, though more research is needed to exclude the placebo effect, researchers said.

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Letter: Steve Wilkinson says young pupils’ poor fitness is a cultural challenge that can only be resolved by parents’ choices

Few patients will be eligible for the drugs. Better food regulation and social policy are far more likely to give lasting results, says GP Helen Salisbury

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The health department rolling out jabs to patients who struggle with their weight must be a moment to rethink our approach to childhood obesity, so often the precursor to a lifetime of poor outcomes

RFK Jr proposes a 2029 smartwatch initiative for all Americans to track health, sparking data safety concerns. His MAHA agenda aims to combat obesity.

The rates of certain early-onset cancers are on the rise. The reasons are complex, experts say.

Researchers say experimental drug’s less frequent dosing could improve adherence and offer long-term control

The new drug may rival other weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro