Obesity

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Obesity epidemic threatens not just public health, but also national security

Isaac Tang and Thomas Spoehr · August 8, 2023 4:47 pm

A stock photo shows a doctor with a measuring tape over an overweight man's waist.

Weight loss drug Wegovy decreases heart attacks and strokes

Gabrielle M. Etzel · August 8, 2023 2:41 pm

Woman sues makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro for severe stomach problems

Gabrielle M. Etzel · August 3, 2023 9:03 pm

UK the latest to investigate Ozempic for suicidal thoughts and self-harm

Gabrielle M. Etzel · July 26, 2023 6:55 pm

Don’t take parenting advice from the media

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Don’t take parenting advice from the media

Brady Leonard · July 21, 2023 6:00 am

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Philadelphia is hosting FatCon, the first conference to celebrate overweight people

Christopher Tremoglie · July 21, 2023 4:36 am

Lawmakers introduce bill to expand access to weight loss drugs

Gabrielle M. Etzel · July 20, 2023 10:00 am

The injectable drug Ozempic is shown Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston.

Ozempic being investigated for link to suicidal thoughts

Gabrielle M. Etzel · July 10, 2023 8:57 pm

Obesity changes brain chemistry: What new research means for healthcare

Gabrielle M. Etzel · June 20, 2023 8:00 am

Insulin can cost an uninsured patient between $120 to $400 per month. By comparison, some generics would only cost about $4. (AP Photo)

Berberine: Experts warn ‘nature’s Ozempic’ not worth its weight

Gabrielle M. Etzel · June 4, 2023 10:00 am

Michelle Obama founds food brand to continue mission of fighting childhood obesity

Jenny Goldsberry · May 4, 2023 8:14 pm

Chemicals in drinking water contribute to obesity: Study

Breccan F. Thies · April 20, 2023 6:10 pm