People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat ...

For the past 7 years, pharmaceuticals that work as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have dominated the weight-loss and diabetes markets. These drugs, currently so ...

A new scientific analysis takes a close look at effective weight loss strategies. The findings suggest that simply being told to lose weight may not be the best thing for some people's weight loss ...

Research shows that drinking 17 ounces of water can increase how fast you burn calories by up to 30 percent for about an hour, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology ...

Weight loss medications may help older adults lose and manage their weight. The drugs may work by decreasing your appetite or helping you feel fuller for longer. For best results, combine weight loss ...

Weight loss on GLP-1 drugs can follow similar patterns as the yo-yo dieting fads of previous decades. RapidEye/iStock via Getty Images GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. In just a ...

If you find that you’re not losing weight on Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications, your metabolism, or how quickly your body burns calories, may be the cause. It’s sometimes called the “Ozempic plateau, ...

"Weight loss" and "fat loss" are terms often used interchangeably, but it's useful to understand the difference. An expert explains how to target each.