The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

The headlines squeal with delight: Latest wonder drug will “cure” obesity.

Dr Ulbe Bosma's book reveals sugar's societal dominance is a recent development. Refined sugar became widely available in Europe in 19th Century, but its production in Middle East and by slaves in West Indies & Brazil caused exploitation, racism, obesity & environmental destruction. In India, sugarcane, coarse & crystal sugar,…

Ro, the care provider formerly known as Roman, has launched a “body program."

The weight-loss and diabetes injectables have seen a surge in demand primarily in the U.S., buoying Novo Nordisk’s profits in the first half of 2023.

Obesity is a major risk factor for several lifestyle diseases, including diabetes and high blood pressure. 

Eli Lilly stock has sold off alongside the broader market over the last week, undercutting its moving averages. Is LLY stock a sell?

Risk of heart attack or stroke cut by fifth, researchers say

Losing weight conveniently, cheaply, safely. That’s been the holy grail of weight-loss ever since 19th century English undertaker and weight-loss celebrity William Banting’s 1863 Letter on Corpulence spruiked his “miraculous” method of slimming down.

The drug “has the potential to change how obesity is regarded and treated,” the company's executive vice president for development says.