The Latest Breaking News from Weight Loss

Some doctors are ditching the scale, saying focusing on weight drives misdiagnoses

A growing number of doctors have stopped recommending weight loss when they see patients, arguing that it can be counterproductive.

WEKU · Dec 2, 2023

Eli Lilly’s CFO explains why the company’s newest weight-loss drug Zepbound will cost 20% less than the current options

Zepbound is expected to be available in the U.S. by the end of the year.

Fortune · Nov 29, 2023

WeightWatchers CEO on weight loss drugs

“What we do best is help people with weight management. That is the anchor,” Sima Sistani said in a new interview

Salon · Nov 28, 2023

Increase in demand for weight loss jabs means black-market alternatives are on the rise—and they're proving life threatening

The dark repercussions for the desire to be 'skinny'

Marie Claire · Nov 21, 2023

Weight loss story: Mumbai man sheds 16 kg in just 4 months; reveals all secrets from diet to workout

Embarking on a fat loss journey is a deeply personal and often life-changing experience. It's a commitment to not only shedding unwanted weight but also embracing a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lifestyle. Yashesh Doshi, 32, was overweight and as a result, battling several health issues. After embarking on a…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023

After Rewatching My Two Favorite Friends Thanksgiving Episodes, I Realized There Are Some Key Similarities

The Friends Thanksgiving episodes are all unique. However, my two favorites have some interesting similarities.

Cinemablend · Nov 20, 2023

‘Extreme Weight Loss’ star found dead in Chipotle parking lot

A fellow show contestant remembered Brandi Mallory in a post, writing that she ‘made an impact on this world with your zest and your passion for body positivity’

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Will Weight Loss Drugs be the Next Big Thing?

Several pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop obesity drugs and tap into a surge in consumer demand for the extremely profitable drugs. Sales of Eli Lilly’s (LLY ) diabetes drug Mounjaro, just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for obesity in the U.S., hit $1.41 billion in...

Barchart · Nov 17, 2023

Mounjaro has been authorised for weight loss in the UK – here's how it compares to Wegovy

The type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide (better known by its brand name Mounjaro) has recently been authorised by the UK’s medicines regulation authority for use in weight loss and weight management. The decision was made on the same day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a version of…

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Woman dies after taking Ozempic to lose weight for daughter’s wedding

Trish Webster lost 16 kilograms but the consequences were allegedly lethal

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023