The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Writer-journalist Johann Hari brings himself into the Ozempic conversation, taking readers through the risks of obesity, its causes and effects, and what the drug does

New medications like Wegovy are changing the way people lose weight and manage obesity, but many Medicaid beneficiaries can't get them.

New research has found that gut bacteria can play a key role in the onset and development of obesity, with differences in men and women, which might affect the metabolism of different nutrients and therefore the presence of bioactive molecules in the gut that influence the development of metabolic disease.…

For millions of adults in the United States, involuntary loss of bowel control, or fecal incontinence (FI), has a major negative influence on their quality of life and mental health. Read further on Dynamite News:

Women using weight-loss drug semaglutide have reported surprise pregnancies, but doctors warn the risk to babies is not yet clear

Researchers say children are accumulating ‘sleep debt’ which is impacting their health

New research indicates childhood weight management could play a crucial role in preventing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular issues in later life.

Metabolic health is all the rage, helped by the advent of weight-loss drugs and continuous glucose monitors. Can they change disease forever?

The common antipsychotic medication used for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might have unintended consequences. Read further on Dynamite News: