Obesity
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New Developments in Treating Fatty Liver Disease
Several new drugs can significantly slow or even halt steatotic liver disease, previously known as fatty liver disease, in some patients.
Weight Loss Drugs: Separating Fact From Fiction
Medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are rapidly gaining popularity as effective, reliable and generally safe weight loss tools. Learn more about how they work, and who might benefit from their use.
The Immediate Health Benefits of Losing Weight
Carrying extra weight can greatly impact your overall health. Learn how dropping even a few pounds can reduce your risk for many diseases and disorders.
Why Is Cancer on the Rise in People Under 50?
Better cancer screening is just one reason cancer diagnoses have increased in younger people. Learn about what other factors are involved in the rise.
Overweight and Afraid to Go to the Doctor? You're Not Alone
Many people who are overweight avoid going to the doctor for fear of being criticized. Learn how and why doctors support healthy weight loss.
Obesity in Men vs. Women
Until recently, about 80 percent of patients undergoing bariatric surgery have been women. But that is changing. How each gender views their bodies and obesity.
Getting Good Sleep May Help Children Avoid Adult Obesity
A study suggests that children and pre-teens who don’t get enough sleep gain more weight as adults and are at higher risk to become overweight or obese.
Can Counting Calories Help Me to Lose Weight?
Whether you view calorie-counting as a math problem, a way to gain or lose weight or a waste of time, the number of calories you consume every day matters. Here's how to make it work for you.