In the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s term, his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new Medicare and Medicaid rule that could spark a big debate. The rule would make weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy more accessible to these recipients. HHS Secretary Xavier B
Imagine you're trying to figure out the best time to exercise for better metabolic health. You know, something simple like walking. Is it better to walk before breakfast or after? That's what some scientists wanted to find out. They had people with overweight and obesity walk for 12 weeks. Some walk
Ever wondered how fasting during Ramadan affects your body? Scientists decided to find out by studying rats. They split 48 male Wistar rats into two groups: those on a standard diet and those on a high-fat diet. After 12 weeks, they introduced Ramadan-style fasting — eating only from dawn to dusk —
Imagine if more than half of American adults could easily lose weight with a simple medication. That’s what a new study found about semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Researchers discovered that around 136. 8 million American adults might benefit from this d
Obesity and diabetes are a big problem for people with less money in the U. S. Doctors are looking at meal replacement (MR) programs to help. These programs might be hard for poor people to use, though. We need to know if they really work and what stops people from sticking with them. Experts are t
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. In the world of health, it's becoming popular to tackle eating problems, like obesity and related eating disorders. Mindful eating is about becoming aware of the physical, mental, and emotional parts of eating. This can be
Imagine you're waiting for a kidney transplant, but your weight is holding you back. That's what happened to five people with severe kidney disease. They were too heavy for the surgery, but then they tried something new: a drug called semaglutide. This drug mimics natural hormones to help with weigh
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been chosen to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, has some strong opinions about treating diabetes and obesity. He's against using Ozempic, a popular medicine, and thinks we should all just eat better and exercise more. But is he right? Let's dig into
Ever wondered how walking speed can impact health, especially when dealing with obesity? A recent study took a closer look at this, using data from comprehensive health checkups. Researchers focused on people with obesity, divided into groups based on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. T
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reason why women of reproductive age struggle to get pregnant. When combined with obesity, PCOS can make conception even harder and raises the risk for metabolic issues. Experts agree that changing lifestyle habits plays a crucial role in managing PCOS, e
