'Extremely Severe' Obesity on the Rise in US Children—Study
Extremely severe obesity among American children has increased more than threefold over the past 15…
Some Africans have long seen a big belly as a sign of wealth. It’s killing them
NAIROBI, Kenya — In many African cultures, a big belly has long been seen as a sign of wealth.
Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests
Excess body weight can raise the risk of certain cancers, leading researchers to wonder whether…
Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have fallen to some of the lowest rates in years, according to new…
Diabetes and obesity drugs fuel Eli Lilly profit in the final quarter of 2024
Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter, propelled by its hot-selling diabetes and…
West Virginia patients left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity meds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lory Osborn says the Wegovy she was prescribed 15 months ago did more than…
FDA: Knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
WASHINGTON — Specialty pharmacies and online companies that have been selling off-brand copies…
Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop
LONDON — An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of…
Dark Chocolate May Reduce Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
New research offers findings that might be a delightful treat for dark chocolate lovers.
A British…