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Want to lose weight? Try eating the same meals on repeat

Written by | 4 Apr 2026

Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published by the American Psychological […]

Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype

Written by | 21 Feb 2026

Intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than traditional dietary advice or doing nothing, a new Cochrane review finds. Obesity […]

Ending weight loss drug therapy linked to weight regain

Written by | 8 Jan 2026

Researchers report that ending the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss is associated with weight regain and a reversal of heart health markers. The […]

GLP-1s are changing the foods Americans buy

Written by | 5 Jan 2026

When Americans begin taking appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the changes extend well beyond the bathroom scale. According to new Cornell University research, the medications are associated […]

Oral GLP-1 drug shows promise for adults with diabetes and obesity

Written by | 25 Nov 2025

Orforglipron , an investigative and oral GLP-1 drug, appears to enable adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes to achieve significantly more weight loss and improvement in blood […]

The Lancet: Study confirms cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide beyond weight loss

Written by | 30 Oct 2025

A new analysis of the SELECT trial – the largest and longest clinical trial to date examining the cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide (a medication used to support weight […]

Less than half of England has access to Mounjaro on the NHS months after roll-out

Written by | 10 Sep 2025

Less than half of England has access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) through their GP, despite the NHS roll-out of the weight-loss jab officially starting over two months ago, an […]

Treating heart failure patients with anti-obesity medication reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves clinical outcomes

Written by | 3 Sep 2025

New research has found that the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists*, a class of medications commonly prescribed for patients with obesity and diabetes, reduces the environmental footprint of […]

Less processed diet may be more beneficial for weight loss

Written by | 12 Aug 2025

When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to […]

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Written by | 11 Aug 2025

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to a new RAND report. Surveying a nationally […]

Tirzepatide plus hormone therapy increases weight loss

Written by | 13 Jul 2025

Simultaneous treatment with tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy results in greater weight loss in postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese than tirzepatide monotherapy, researchers reported on July […]

Investigative ecnoglutide shows promise for weight management

Written by | 22 Jun 2025

Researchers report that investigative ecnoglutide is a safe and effective treatment for weight management in individuals who are overweight or obese and who do not have diabetes. The […]

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