weight loss
With Obesity on the Rise, Why Are Treatments So Hard to Get?
Insurance policies and healthcare shortages stand in the way of obesity treatment
Anti-Obesity Medications Are All the Buzz
Everyone — including Oprah — is talking about weight loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know.
Anti-Obesity Medication Stopped My Obsessive Thoughts About Food and Helped Me Become a Stronger Woman
For me, the mental benefits of taking an anti-obesity medication are just as important as the physical benefits
The Pros and Cons of Being Vegan
A vegan lifestyle can be good for your health and the environment too. Here’s what you need to know.
7 Ridiculously Simple and Realistic Ways to Lose Weight After 50
When it comes to shedding pounds, age factors into the equation. Find out how to counter the ways age works against you.
Choosing Health Insurance Coverage If You’re Living with Obesity
Quick tips for how to navigate health insurance coverage for obesity care
Selección de la cobertura de tu seguro médico si vives con obesidad
Resumen de consejos para investigar la cobertura de seguros médicos para la atención de la obesidad
New Anti-Obesity Medications Are More Effective with Fewer Side Effects
New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before
You Snooze, You Lose? Sufficient Sleep Could Be Key to a Healthy Weight
A new study found that people who are overweight and optimize their sleep consume nearly 300 fewer calories the next day
The Dietary Supplement You’re Taking Could Be Tainted With Prescription Medications and Dangerous Hidden Ingredients, According to a New Study
Tainted dietary supplements could lead to harmful drug interactions
Sugar Detox? Cutting Carbs? A Doctor Explains Why You Should Keep Fruit on the Menu
Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories
Want Fries — or Feelings — With That?
The road from obesity to a healthy weight isn’t all about the diet. Gabrielle Blawas found she was eating her feelings in her secretive fast-food binges.
I Fought Generational Obesity by Creating My Own Road Map to a Healthier, Happier Life
After being bullied by doctors my entire life, I finally got the courage to advocate for my health
Celebrating Every Body Requires Access to the Best Weight-Management Care
Women need better access to FDA-approved obesity medications
Kids With Obesity Need Acceptance From Family and Friends, Not Just Better Diet Tips, to Succeed at Managing Their Weight
Slimming down requires much more than attention to diet and exercise
The Intersections of Weight Stigma, Mental Wellbeing & Health Disparities
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Thinking About Getting a Tummy Tuck? What to Know Before Going Under the Knife.
A tummy tuck can help your abdomen look firmer, but it's not a complete weight loss overhaul
Decades of Hype Turned Protein Into a Superfood – and Spawned a Multibillion-Dollar Industry
Contrary to all the hype that everyone needs more protein, most Americans get twice as much as they need
BMI Calculator
Knowing your BMI can help you understand their overall health. Use the BMI calculator below to determine your body mass index by inputting your height and weight.
Considering Plastic Surgery? Here’s What You Should Know.
A look into common surgeries for women, how to ease into a cosmetic change and what to look for in a surgeon
Heart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for Women
But too many women don't realize they could be at risk
8 Ways to Manage Body Image Anxiety After Lockdown
Engaging with people who accept and appreciate your body as it is can help you feel more at peace with how you look
Weight Stigma Is a Burden Around the World – and Has Negative Consequences Everywhere
Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences